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- DictionaryPrey/prā/
noun
- 1. an animal that is caught and killed by another for food: "the kestrel pounced on its prey"
- 2. plunder or (in biblical use) a prize. archaic
verb
- 1. catch and kill for food: "small birds that prey on insect pests"
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noun. an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal. a person or thing that is the victim of an enemy, a swindler, a disease, etc: a con man looking for his next prey. Synonyms: gull, dupe, mark. the action or habit of preying:
Prey is a noun that means an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal, or someone or something that can be easily deceived or harmed. Learn how to use prey in sentences, idioms and business contexts with Cambridge Dictionary.
noun. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. “he fell prey to muggers” synonyms: fair game, quarry, target. see more. verb. prey on or hunt for. synonyms: predate, raven. see more. verb. profit from in an exploitatory manner. synonyms: feed. see more.
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PREY
1
: to be killed by (an animal, disease, etc.)
•The deer fell prey to coyotes.
•Many people fell prey to disease.
2
: to be harmed or affected in a bad way by (someone or something)
[phrasal verb]
1
prey on/upon (something) : to hunt and kill (something) for food
•The wolves prey on small animals.
2
prey on/upon (someone) : to hurt, cheat, or steal from (someone)
Learn the meaning of prey as a noun and a verb, with examples and usage. Prey can refer to an animal hunted for food, a victim of harm or crime, or a worry that bothers someone.
Learn the meaning of prey as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out how to use prey in different contexts, such as hunting, harming, or worrying.
(of an animal) to be killed and eaten by another animal or bird. Many small birds and rodents fall prey to the domestic cat. (of a person) to be harmed or affected by something bad. Since the attack, she had fallen prey to irrational fears. She knew she must not fall prey to his charm. The new government has fallen prey to corruption and fraud.
