Word
fishing
Phoneticsfish·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
UK/fˈɪʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01the activity
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Sports
n. the sport or hobby of catching fish.
n. the recreational activity of catching fish, typically using a rod, line, and hook.
日本語:釣り※
“He spent the whole afternoon fishing by the quiet river, but he didn't catch anything.”
“Recreational fishing remains a popular pastime in the lake district, providing both relaxation and a connection to the natural environment.”
Usage
Often follows the verb 'go' without a preposition.
Pitfall
We went to fishing last weekend.
We went fishing last weekend.
When using 'go' with activities ending in -ing, do not use the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms
02the industry
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the business of catching fish and other seafood to sell.
n. the commercial industry or business of harvesting fish and other seafood for profit.
日本語:漁※
“The local economy depends heavily on deep-sea fishing and tourism.”
“Commercial fishing regulations have become increasingly strict to prevent the depletion of tuna stocks in the North Atlantic.”
Usage
Usually uncountable when referring to the industry as a whole.
Etymology
From Middle English fischynge, equivalent to fish + -ing.
From fish + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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