Basic Details
Word: Fish
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A creature that lives in water, has fins and gills, and is often used as food.
Synonyms: Aquatic creature, seafood
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a fish out of water: Used to describe someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place. Example: "At the dance class, he felt like a fish out of water because he had never danced before."
- Something fishy: Indicates that something seems odd or suspicious. Example: "When she found the door open, she thought there was something fishy going on."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fish swam gracefully in the clear blue water of the ocean.
Example 2: My favourite meal is grilled fish with lemon and herbs.
Example 3: The children enjoyed watching the colourful fish in the aquarium.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are more than 32,000 species of fish? They can be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments all around the world!
Famous Quote
"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." - Chinese Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fish" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A creature that lives in water
c) A kind of plant
d) A land animal
Answer: b) A creature that lives in water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fish"?
a) Aquatic creature
b) Elephant
c) Cat
d) Dog
Answer: a) Aquatic creature
3. Which sentence uses "fish" correctly?
a) The fish flew high above the trees.
b) We went fishing to catch some fish for dinner.
c) The fish danced at the party.
d) The fish learned to walk on land.
Answer: b) We went fishing to catch some fish for dinner.
4. Which idiom means feeling uncomfortable or out of place?
a) Like a fish out of water
b) Something fishy
c) Swim with the fishes
d) To fish for compliments
Answer: a) Like a fish out of water
5. What is the opposite of "fish"?
a) N/A
b) Bird
c) Lion
d) Cat
Answer: a) N/A
