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hunt

1 of 2verb
/hʌnt/
Forms:hunts,hunting,hunted,hunted
1

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

A2
  • In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods.
  • The experienced tracker knew how to hunt stealthily without scaring away the animals.
  • The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer.
  • The tribe used to hunt buffalo for their livelihood.
  • We must respect wildlife conservation laws and not hunt protected species.
Synonyms:
hunt downtrack downrun
2

to search for something or someone

  • The archaeologists hunted for ancient artifacts, meticulously excavating the site in hopes of uncovering treasures from the past.
  • She is currently hunting for her misplaced keys around the house.
  • The researcher frequently hunts for new sources of information to support their study.
  • The journalist often hunts for breaking news stories to report on.
  • We are hunting for a new apartment in the city.
3

to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

  • The lioness hunts to feed her cubs.
  • Wolves hunt in packs to increase their chances of catching prey.
  • The eagle hunts small mammals from great heights with incredible precision.
  • In the wild, big cats often hunt at night to avoid the daytime heat.
4

to search for and try to capture a person

transitive
  • The police set out to hunt the suspect after receiving new leads.
  • The secret agents were assigned to hunt the enemy operative hiding in the city.
  • They hunted the criminal across state lines, determined to bring him to justice.
  • The authorities have been trying to hunt the escaped convict for weeks.
  • She vowed to hunt the person responsible for the fraud and expose the truth.
Synonyms:
houndtrace
5

to drive or chase away someone or something with persistent or aggressive effort

transitive
  • The soldiers hunted the enemy forces across the mountains, pushing them into retreat.
  • They hunted the intruders out of the house with a loud shout.
  • The farmer used dogs to hunt the wild animals off his property.
  • He hunted the raccoons out of the attic with a broom, ensuring they didn’t return.
  • The villagers hunted the wolves away from the livestock to keep them safe.