English Word · Intermediate
fish
an attempt to find something
Pronunciation: /fɪʃ/
Meaning
An act of searching for something; an uncommon noun use derived from the verb fish.
Example
A quick fish in her bag produced the missing key.
A quick fish in her bag produced the missing key.
Practice tips
- Practice fish out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.