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couldn't fought vs can't fought

The phrases 'couldn't fought' and 'can't fought' are both incorrect in English. The correct form would be 'couldn't fight' or 'can't fight' depending on the tense and context. The verb 'fight' should be in the base form after modal verbs like 'couldn't' or 'can't.'

Last updated: March 15, 2024

couldn't fought

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb 'fight' should be in the base form after 'couldn't.'

The correct form is 'couldn't fight.' Use this structure when referring to past situations where the ability to fight was not present.
  • Jan 18, 2012 ... Mark Wahlberg claims he could have done what hundreds of other doomed passengers couldn't ... fought off the multiple 9/11 terrorists and ...
  • Aug 16, 2014 ... +1It was raiden, quan chi, and SHANG TSUNG who couldn't fought but lost to Onaga. Not shinnok. More comments. 2Raiden. +1Raiden is the ...
  • Halep said she was stuck mentally, wanted to change something, but couldn't. Fought in vain #MMOPEN15. 2 retweets 1 favorite. Reply. Retweet 2. Retweeted  ...
  • I couldn't fought back as the argument doesn't make any sense. I thought of sharing the details over here. After this I came to know, same has happen with many ...

Alternatives:

  • couldn't fight
  • couldn't have fought
  • couldn't have fought back
  • couldn't engage in a fight
  • couldn't participate in the fight

can't fought

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb 'fight' should be in the base form after 'can't.'

The correct form is 'can't fight.' Use this structure when referring to present situations where the ability to fight is not present.
  • Mar 23, 2014 ... ... Peter Criss and Ace Frehley I would have to say Gene fought for every dime he made and so you can t fought the man for being egocentric.
  • Aug 5, 2012 ... these broken fingers can't fought what's been dealt. Left my wife, ran away to Portland. Said "fuck problems, the booze is more important."
  • Apr 4, 2015 ... You can't fought someone that lives with no rules. Second, I feel like you're taking the right approach and proof some distance between you two ...
  • Aug 2, 2014 ... How can i advance to the next stage if i can't fought those bosses. Pls fix it. Charlie Goodbred avatar image · Charlie Goodbred. Im only putting ...

Alternatives:

  • can't fight
  • can't engage in a fight
  • can't participate in the fight
  • can't get into a fight
  • can't start a fight

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