Word FISHING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

fishing

🇺🇸 [ˈfɪʃɪŋ]

Meanings

Fishing refers to the act of catching fish, either for food, sport, or as a profession. It involves various techniques, including netting, angling, or trapping fish. The term can also apply to activities like searching for something in a figurative sense.

Examples

• They spent the afternoon fishing on the riverbank.
• Fishing is a popular activity during the summer months.
• He went fishing for a big catch to sell at the market.

Synonyms

angling • trawling • catching

Antonyms

hunting • gathering • non-aquatic activity