predator (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛdətər/
Definition
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Examples
The shark is a natural predator in the ocean.
Owls are nocturnal predators, hunting mice and insects at night.
In this ecosystem, the wolf is the apex predator.
How to Use predator
- predator of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what an animal or person preys upon. — "The cheetah is a swift predator of antelopes."
- prey on/upon (phrasal verb)
- To hunt and kill another animal for food; to exploit or victimize someone. — "Sharks prey on fish, and some humans prey on the weak."
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