Basic Details
Word: Fisherman
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby.
Synonyms: Angler, fisher
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- There are plenty of fish in the sea: This means that there are many other options or opportunities available. Example: "Just because you missed that job doesn’t mean you won't find another. There are plenty of fish in the sea."
- Hook, line, and sinker: To be completely fooled or deceived by someone. Example: "I believed his story hook, line, and sinker until I found the truth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fisherman woke up early in the morning to prepare his nets for a long day at sea.
Example 2: As a fisherman, he loved sharing stories about the biggest fish he ever caught.
Example 3: The local fisherman sold his daily catch at the market, where it was always fresh and delicious.
Fun Fact
Did you know that fishing is one of the oldest professions in the world? Evidence shows that people have been fishing for food for at least 40,000 years!
Famous Quote
"The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad." A.K. Best
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fisherman" mean?
a) A person who plants trees
b) A person who captures animals
c) A person who catches fish
d) A person who cooks fish
Answer: c) A person who catches fish
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fisherman"?
a) Angler
b) Gardener
c) Hunter
d) Farmer
Answer: a) Angler
3. Which sentence uses "fisherman" correctly?
a) The fisherman played soccer on the beach.
b) The fisherman caught several fish in his net.
c) The fisherman baked a cake for his friends.
d) The fisherman painted a picture of a fish.
Answer: b) The fisherman caught several fish in his net.
4. Which idiom means there are more opportunities available?
a) Hook, line, and sinker
b) There are plenty of fish in the sea
c) Cast in your net
d) Fishing for compliments
Answer: b) There are plenty of fish in the sea
5. What is the opposite of "fisherman"?
a) Farmer
b) N/A
c) Sailor
d) Chef
Answer: b) N/A
