hunt (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /hʌnt/

Definition

To pursue and kill (wild animals) for sport or food, or to search for something or someone persistently.

Examples

• The wolves hunt in packs.

• She went on a hunt for rare books.

• They will hunt for treasure in the old ruins.

How to Use hunt

hunt for (prepositional phrase)

To search for something. — "We will hunt for mushrooms in the forest."

hunt down (phrasal verb)

To search for and find someone or something, often with difficulty. — "The detective managed to hunt down the suspect."

hunt sb/sth out (phrasal verb)

To search for and find someone or something that is hidden or difficult to find. — "She hunted out an old photograph from the album."

Synonyms of hunt

Words with a similar meaning to hunt:

• seek
• chase
• pursue
• track

Antonyms of hunt

Words with the opposite meaning to hunt:

• flee
• hide

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