Meaning of the word hunt in English

What does hunt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hunt

US /hʌnt/

UK /hʌnt/

pursue and kill (a wild animal) for sport or food

Example:

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They went out to hunt deer in the forest.

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The lion will hunt its prey at dawn.

Synonym:

chase pursue track stalk trap

search for (something or someone) in order to find them

Example:

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I need to hunt for my lost keys.

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She's always hunting for new opportunities.

Synonym:

search look for seek forage rummage

an act of hunting wild animals or game

Example:

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The fox went on a night hunt for rabbits.

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The annual deer hunt attracts many participants.

Synonym:

chase pursuit search quest

Related Word:

hunting hunting spider