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Fishing
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Simple meaning
What does Fishing mean?
The activity of catching fish.
Dictionary definition
The activity of catching fish.
Example sentences
Fishing in a sentence
easy
We went fishing at the lake.
medium
Fishing takes patience.
hard
Safe fishing includes following local rules and respecting the environment.
Synonyms
Words like Fishing
anglingCatching fish with a rod and line.
fishRelated word that supports the meaning of fishing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
swimmingMoving through water rather than catching fish.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fishing, depending on context.
Word family
Fishing word family
Base word
fishing
noun
fishings
More than one fishing.
verb
fishinged
Past form of fishing.
verb
fishinging
Action form of fishing.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fishing mean?
Fishing means the activity of catching fish.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fishing?
Angling is close in meaning to fishing in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fishing?
Swimming contrasts with fishing.
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