How Do You Spell FOUGHT?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːt] (IPA)

The past tense of the verb "fight" is spelled as "fought". The spelling of this word can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription as /fɔt/. The first sound /f/ represents the voiceless labiodental fricative, followed by the open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/. The last sound /t/ represents the voiceless alveolar plosive. The "-ought" spelling of "fought" is an irregularity in English, as it deviates from the regular pattern of forming past tense by adding "-ed" at the end of the verb.

FOUGHT Meaning and Definition

  1. Fought is the past tense and past participle of the verb "fight," which refers to engaging in physical combat or attempting to defeat an opponent through force or struggle. This term commonly denotes a vigorous, sometimes violent, confrontation between two or more individuals or groups. It involves fierce conflict and typically incorporates physical actions such as punches, kicks, or wrestling moves.

    In a broader sense, fought can also represent a metaphorical or non-physical battle, encompassing a struggle to overcome obstacles, adversity, or opposing viewpoints. This can involve engaging in a heated argument, striving to achieve a goal, or defending one's opinions or beliefs.

    Fought is frequently linked to the concepts of rivalry, conflict, and war. It emphasizes the idea of actively resisting or contesting an opposing force. The term suggests a situation where individuals or groups try to assert dominance, display power, or protect their interests. Fought can occur in various contexts, including personal relationships, political arenas, and sporting events. It is often accompanied by intense emotions and motivations, such as anger, determination, or the desire for justice.

    Overall, fought encapsulates the notion of battling or contesting an adversary, whether physically or symbolically, and conveys the energy, determination, and strife involved in these confrontations.

  2. • Did fight.
    • See fight.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FOUGHT

The word "fought" comes from the Old English word "feohtan", which meant "to fight" or "to combat". This Old English word has Germanic origins, and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fehtaną". Similarly, the word can be linked to the Old High German word "fehtan", the Gothic word "faitan", and the Old Norse word "feykja". All of these words share the common meaning of "to fight".

Similar spelling words for FOUGHT

Conjugate verb Fought

CONDITIONAL

I would fought
you would fought
he/she/it would fought
we would fought
they would fought
I would fight
we would fight
you would fight
he/she/it would fight
they would fight

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be fighting
you would be fighting
he/she/it would be fighting
we would be fighting
they would be fighting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fought
you would have fought
he/she/it would have fought
we would have fought
they would have fought

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been fighting
you would have been fighting
he/she/it would have been fighting
we would have been fighting
they would have been fighting

FUTURE

I will fight
you will fight
he/she/it will fight
we will fight
they will fight

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fighting
you will be fighting
he/she/it will be fighting
we will be fighting
they will be fighting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fought
you will have fought
he/she/it will have fought
we will have fought
they will have fought

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fighting
you will have been fighting
he/she/it will have been fighting
we will have been fighting
they will have been fighting

IMPERATIVE

you fight
we let´s fight

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fight

PAST

I fought
you fought
he/she/it fought
we fought
they fought

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fighting
you were fighting
he/she/it was fighting
we were fighting
they were fighting

PAST PARTICIPLE

fought

PAST PERFECT

I had fought
you had fought
he/she/it had fought
we had fought
they had fought

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fighting
you had been fighting
he/she/it had been fighting
we had been fighting
they had been fighting

PRESENT

I fight
you fight
he/she/it fights
we fight
they fight

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fighting
you are fighting
he/she/it is fighting
we are fighting
they are fighting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fighting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fought
you have fought
he/she/it has fought
we have fought
they have fought

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fighting
you have been fighting
he/she/it has been fighting
we have been fighting
they have been fighting

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