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angler

5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for angler, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook.

Synonyms

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fishing frog frogfish monkfish sea devil sea frog

How to use angler

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keen angler anglerfish

Etymology

From Middle English angle ("fishhook") + -er ("one who does").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “angler” mean?

The word “angler” means a person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook. In plain terms, someone who fishes for sport, or the deep-sea fish known for its glowing lure.

How do you pronounce “angler”?

“Angler” is pronounced ANG-gluh (/ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “angler” in a sentence?

Here is “angler” used in a sentence: “The angler waited patiently by the riverbank all afternoon.”

What is another word for “angler”?

Words with a similar meaning to “angler” include fishing frog, frogfish, monkfish, sea devil and sea frog.

What part of speech is “angler”?

“Angler” is a noun.

Where does the word “angler” come from?

The word “angler” comes from Middle English. From Middle English angle ("fishhook") + -er ("one who does").

How many meanings does “angler” have?

“Angler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who fishes using a rod, line, and hook.

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