B2nounpoliticssociety
US/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/
UK/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/
violent fights, especially in a war or between groups of people
In context
Heavy fighting broke out near the border early this morning.
Thousands of families fled their homes to escape the fighting.
The school has strict rules against fighting in the playground.
Words that go with fighting
adjective + noun
- heavy fightingHeavy fighting has forced the airport to close.
- fierce fightingFierce fighting continued in the city for three days.
- intense fightingReporters could not enter the area because of intense fighting.
noun + noun
- street fightingStreet fighting left dozens of people injured.
verb + noun
- end the fightingBoth sides finally agreed to end the fighting.
noun + preposition
- fighting betweenFighting between the two groups has killed hundreds of people.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Fighting! You can pass the exam!Correct: You can do it! Good luck with the exam!