adjective Uncommon

fished

fihsht

Fished (adjective) means containing fish, or stocked/loaded with fish. Example: “The lake is well fished and popular with anglers on weekends.”

adjective

Containing fish, or stocked/loaded with fish.

"The lake is well fished and popular with anglers on weekends."

How to use fished

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes water (or a dish) that has fish in or on it.

Common mistake

This adjective use is rare — almost always "fished" is simply the past tense of the verb "to fish" ("we fished all morning"), not this descriptive sense.

Word forms

more fished comparative, most fished superlative

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Rhymes for fished

famished vanished polished punished finished banished cherished furnished published nourished anguished tarnished

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fished” mean?

The word “fished” means containing fish, or stocked/loaded with fish. In plain terms, describes water (or a dish) that has fish in or on it.

How do you pronounce “fished”?

“Fished” is pronounced fihsht (/fɪʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “fished” in a sentence?

Here is “fished” used in a sentence: “The lake is well fished and popular with anglers on weekends.”

What part of speech is “fished”?

“Fished” is an adjective.

Is “fished” a common word?

“Fished” is an uncommon word in modern English.