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fight off vs fight

fight vs fight off

fight off is not a noun while fight is a noun.

fight off and fight both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fight off No No Yes No
fight Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fight is a hypernym of fight off; that is, fight is a word with a broader meaning than fight off:
  • fight off: force or drive back
  • fight: fight against or resist strongly
Other hypernyms of fight off include defend, fight back, fight down, oppose.
fight off (noun) fight (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 off (verb) fight (verb)
force or drive back be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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 off and fight

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