overfished Definition
to deplete the stock of fish in (a body of water) by too much fishing.
Using overfished: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overfished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The lake has been overfished for years, and now there are hardly any fish left.
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The government has implemented new regulations to prevent overfishing in the area.
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Overfishing can have a devastating impact on marine ecosystems.
overfished Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overfished
Summary: overfished in Brief
'Overfished' [oh-ver-fisht] means to deplete the stock of fish in a body of water by too much fishing. It is often used to describe the negative impact of human activity on marine ecosystems. For example, 'The lake has been overfished for years, and now there are hardly any fish left.' The term is formal and does not have any idiomatic or phraseological usage.
