Shark

Pronunciation: /ʃɑːrk/

Definitions of shark

noun A large predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a streamlined body, and rows of sharp teeth.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a shark at the aquarium.

A2 Swimming with sharks can be a thrilling experience.

B1 Sharks are apex predators in the ocean.

B2 The great white shark is known for its size and power.

C1 Researchers study shark behavior to better understand their role in the ecosystem.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect shark populations from declining.

Examples of shark in a Sentence

formal The marine biologist conducted a study on the behavior of the great white shark.

informal I heard that there was a shark sighting at the beach yesterday.

slang I can't believe she's dating that guy, he's such a loan shark.

figurative Her sharp tongue was like a shark, cutting through any argument with ease.

Grammatical Forms of shark

• past tense: sharked
• plural: sharks
• comparative: sharper
• superlative: sharpest
• present tense: shark
• future tense: will shark
• perfect tense: have sharked
• continuous tense: is sharking
• singular: shark
• positive degree: shark
• infinitive: to shark
• gerund: sharking
• participle: sharked

Origin and Evolution of shark

First Known Use: 1569 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'shark' is believed to have originated from the Middle Dutch word 'schurk', meaning villain or scoundrel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shark' evolved to specifically refer to the predatory fish we know today, reflecting the negative connotations associated with its behavior in the sea.