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UK/["/fɪʃ/"]/US/["/fɪʃ/"]/

Meaning of Fish

In simple words: A water animal that has gills and fins.

Fish in a sentence

  • We went to the aquarium to see a variety of fish.
  • Can you name your favorite type of fish?
  • She decided to fish in the river for dinner.
  • He loves to fish on weekends with his friends.
  • The fish swam swiftly through the water.

How to use Fish

Use 'fish' when talking about the animal itself, and in contexts like cooking or fishing. Avoid using in formal written contexts without additional description. In plural, 'fish' can refer to multiple types, while 'fishes' refers to different species.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'fish' swimming in a 'fin' and 'gill' filled water.

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Collocations with Fish

Synonyms for Fish

  • sea creature
  • marine life
  • ichthyic animal

Opposites of Fish

Common mistakes with Fish

  • Confused with the plural form 'fishes' when referring to multiple species.
  • Using 'fish' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I fish' without context.
  • Incorrectly using 'fish' in a non-literal sense without proper setup.

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Frequently asked questions about Fish

What does Fish mean?

A water animal that has gills and fins.

What is the definition of Fish?

a creature that lives in water, breathes through gills, and uses fins and a tail for swimming

How do you use Fish in a sentence?

We went to the aquarium to see a variety of fish.

Can you give another example of Fish?

Can you name your favorite type of fish?

What are synonyms for Fish?

Common alternatives include sea creature, marine life, ichthyic animal.

What is the opposite of Fish?

Opposite meanings include mammal, bird.

What words go with Fish?

It commonly pairs with freshwater, marine, saltwater, school, shoal, catch, land, breed, swim, hatch, bite, species, eggs, bowl, fresh, dried, frozen, bit, piece, fillet/​filet, eat, have, clean, taste, bone, fillet/​filet, dish, fish and chips.

What are common mistakes when using Fish?

Confused with the plural form 'fishes' when referring to multiple species. Using 'fish' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I fish' without context. Incorrectly using 'fish' in a non-literal sense without proper setup.

How do you pronounce Fish?

US: /["/fɪʃ/"]/, UK: /["/fɪʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fish?

Use 'fish' when talking about the animal itself, and in contexts like cooking or fishing. Avoid using in formal written contexts without additional description. In plural, 'fish' can refer to multiple types, while 'fishes' refers to different species.

What CEFR level is Fish?

"Fish" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.