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fishing

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈfɪʃɪŋ// UK //fˈɪʃɪŋ// fish·ing General-service Informal

n. the activity or sport of catching fish. You can do this for fun or as a job to get food.

n. the activity, sport, or business of catching fish from a body of water. Often used as a gerund to describe the industry or a recreational pastime.


SIMPLE

My grandfather goes fishing every Saturday morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The local economy depends heavily on commercial fishing to support the families living along the coast.

COMPLEX

While recreational fishing offers a peaceful escape for many, the global industry must balance high demand with sustainable practices to prevent the depletion of marine ecosystems.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English fischynge, equivalent to fish + -ing.

Etymology 2

From fish + -ing.

Pitfall

I like to go to fishingI like to go fishingThe verb 'go' is followed directly by the gerund '-ing' form for activities; do not use the preposition 'to'.

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