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fish

/fɪʃ/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins and living wholly in water.

Example Sentences:
  • The coral reef was teeming with colorful tropical fish.
  • We caught several large fish during our morning trip to the lake.
2.verb

To catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net, hook, or line.

Example Sentences:
  • They like to fish for trout in the mountain streams.
  • He spent the entire afternoon fishing off the end of the pier.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'fisc', of Germanic origin. It shares roots with the Dutch 'vis' and German 'Fisch', ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*pēsk-', which is also the ancestor of the Latin 'piscis'.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “fish

1. What is the meaning of “fish” in English?

In English, fish (noun) is defined as: “A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins and living wholly in water.”.

2. How do you use “fish” in a sentence?

The coral reef was teeming with colorful tropical fish.

3. What are English synonyms of “fish”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “fish”?

Derived from the Old English 'fisc', of Germanic origin. It shares roots with the Dutch 'vis' and German 'Fisch', ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*pēsk-', which is also the ancestor of the Latin 'piscis'.