hunt — to chase and try to catch or kill animals for food or sport
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to chase and try to catch or kill animals for food or sport
Pronunciation (IPA): /hʌnt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's a mighty hunter, but it only catches dust bunnies under the sofa.
- Students hunt for part-time jobs during summer vacation.
- My mom can hunt down my hidden snacks faster than a detective solves crimes.
hunt
VERB[/hʌnt/]
to chase and try to catch or kill animals for food or sport
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hunt' derives from Old English 'huntian', which has roots in the Germanic language family. Originally, it meant 'to pursue or track' game animals.
Breakdown
hunt- (pursue/track) + -ian (verb suffix). The root traces to Proto-Germanic origins related to seizing or catching prey.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's a mighty hunter, but it only catches dust bunnies under the sofa.”
“Students hunt for part-time jobs during summer vacation.”
“My mom can hunt down my hidden snacks faster than a detective solves crimes.”
“The police are hunting for clues to solve the mystery.”
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