Synonyms of fish

fish 1 of 2

verb

as in to fumble

to search for something blindly or uncertainly

take a minute to fish for some change to drop in the donation box

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fumble
• look
• reach
• feel
• grope
• scrabble
• hunt
• cast about
• grab
• dredge
• capture
• snatch
• clutch
• rifle
• rake
• seek (out)
• comb
• nail
• seize
• corral
• nab
• dig (through)
• scour
• rummage
• get
• grabble
• ransack

fish

2 of 2

noun

ˈfish 

as in person

a member of the human race

he's rather an odd fish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• person
• life
• man
• guy
• creature
• bird
• duck
• individual
• human
• egg
• body
• baby
• thing
• soul
• specimen
• being
• customer
• party
• sort
• human being
• character
• devil
• scout
• cookie
• face
• personality
• mortal
• son of man
• bod
• wight
• head
• fellow
• slob
• personage
• stiff
• brother
• neighbor
• self
• homo
• somebody
• hominid
• humanoid
• celebrity
• fellowman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• animal
• beast
• critter
• brute
• beastie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fish

Verb

On his university webpage, Carpenter wrote that his research in marine conservation biology centered on assessing the extinction risks to fish species and plants. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

From orangutans to fish The first habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of a non-human animal was in 2005 for Suiza, a chimpanzee in Brazil, who died before being transferred to a sanctuary. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Noun

Its more than 440 vertebrate species include 39 fishes, 64 reptiles, 50 mammals and 235 birds (which make the Okefenokee a prime bird watching venue). — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

So, come tournament time, Justin Lower says the waters are brimming with fish. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026

Phrases Containing fish

• cold fish
• kettle of fish