Minnow ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Minnow ( noun )

1. A small freshwater fish, typically less than 10 cm (4 in) long.
2. A small or insignificant person or thing.

Origin:

From middle english minewe, from old english myne, from proto-germanic *minawō, from proto-indo-european *mey- ("to change, exchang.e")

Examples:

1. The minnow is a common bait fish.
2. He felt like a minnow in a sea of sharks.
3. The minnow is a small fish that lives in freshwater.
4. He was just a minnow in the business world.
5. The minnow swam in the pond.

(As a verb)

Minnow ( verb )

1. A small freshwater fish, typically less than 10 cm (4 in) long.
2. A small or insignificant person or thing.

Origin:

From middle english minewe, from old english myne, from proto-germanic *minawō, from proto-indo-european *mey- ("to change, exchang.e")

Examples:

1. The minnow is a common bait fish.
2. He felt like a minnow in a sea of sharks.
3. The minnow is a small fish that lives in freshwater.
4. He was just a minnow in the business world.
5. The minnow swam in the pond.