blindfish
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //blaɪndfɪʃ//
KK: /blaɪndfɪʃ/
noun
Definition
A type of small fish that lives in dark places like caves and has very small or no eyes that do not work.
Example
The blindfish swam gracefully through the dark waters of the cave.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of a blindfish?
Yeah, I read about them in a nature magazine once.
They live in caves and have no functional eyes, right?
Exactly! It's amazing how they adapt to their dark environment.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cavefish
troglodyte
blindfish
Antonyms
sighted
visible
clear
Root Explanation
Blindfish → The word is formed from 'blind' (from Old English 'blinda', meaning unable to see) and 'fish' (from Old English 'fisc', meaning a creature that swims). The term 'blindfish' refers to a type of fish that is unable to see, often found in dark environments such as caves.
Memory Tip
Think of a fish that is 'unable to see' ('blind') — that's why it's called a blindfish.
Visually Confused Words
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