Small Fish

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /smɔl fɪʃ/

Definitions of small fish

noun a small fish is a noun phrase that refers to a type of animal that lives in water

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small fish swimming in the pond.

A2 The children caught small fish while fishing at the lake.

B1 The aquarium is filled with colorful small fish.

B2 The small fish population in the river has been declining due to pollution.

C1 Marine biologists study the behavior of small fish in their natural habitat.

C2 The documentary highlighted the importance of protecting small fish species in the ocean ecosystem.

Examples of small fish in a Sentence

formal The small fish in the pond were easily startled by any movement.

informal I saw a bunch of small fish swimming near the shore.

slang Those small fish are so cute, I could watch them all day.

figurative In the competitive world of business, it's important to remember not to be just a small fish in a big pond.

Grammatical Forms of small fish

past tense

caught

plural

small fishes

comparative

smaller fish

superlative

smallest fish

present tense

catches

future tense

will catch

perfect tense

has caught

continuous tense

is catching

singular

small fish

positive degree

small fish

infinitive

to catch

gerund

catching

participle

caught

Origin and Evolution of small fish

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'small fish' originated from Old English where 'fisc' referred to any aquatic animal, and 'smæl' meant little or insignificant.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'small fish' became more commonly used to specifically refer to young or small-sized fish, emphasizing their size or importance in comparison to larger fish.