fish
Translation
fish
Examples
I saw a big fish in the river.
I saw a big fish in the river.
We had fish and chips for dinner.
We had fish and chips for dinner.
Grammar Patterns
((a/some)) fish (countable/uncountable noun) an animal that lives in water, or its flesh eaten as food There are many fish in this lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seafood (as food); Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Old English 'fisc', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'vis' and German 'Fisch'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fish swimming in water, then a fish on your plate. It's a short, easy word to remember.