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fight vs fight off

fight off vs fight

fight is a noun but fight off is not a noun.

fight and fight off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fight Yes No Yes No
fight off No No Yes No
As verbs, fight off is a hyponym of fight; that is, fight off is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fight:
  • fight: fight against or resist strongly
  • fight off: force or drive back
fight (noun) fight off (noun)
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
a boxing or wrestling match
an aggressive willingness to compete
an intense verbal dispute
fight (verb) fight off (verb)
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight force or drive back
fight against or resist strongly
make a strenuous or labored effort
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Difference between fight and fight off

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