what does flounder mean?
FLOUNDER as NOUN
- Meaning
- any of various European and non-European marine flatfish
Hypernyms(s) flounder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
Hypernyms(s) flounder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
FLOUNDER as VERB
- Meaning
- walk with great difficulty
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- He staggered along in the heavy snow
Hypernyms(s) flounder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- behave awkwardly
- have difficulties
Usage Example(s)
- She is floundering in college
Hypernyms(s) flounder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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