noun
- plural of fish; multiple individual fish, especially of different species
Usage: used when referring to multiple species or types
verb
- third person singular present of fish; catches or tries to catch fish
- searches for something in a way that suggests trying to get information indirectly
Usage: often used with ‘for’
Examples
- The aquarium displays many different fishes from around the world.
- She fishes in the lake every weekend.
- He fishes for compliments by talking about his failures.
- The scientist studied tropical fishes in their natural habitat.
- My grandfather fishes with a simple rod and reel.
- She always fishes for information about the surprise party.