prey

Meanings

• noun

  An animal hunted or pursued for food, sport, or fur.

  - "The lion is the king of the prey in the African savanna."
  - "Fishing is a popular hobby where people seek to catch their prey."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹeɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

booty , plunder , spoil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prey
prey , neigh , decay , pray , stray

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Variants

List of all variants of prey that leads to same result
prey , preys , preyed , preyer , preyers , preying , prey on the mind of , prey on , prey on/upon , prey upon , preyed on/upon , preying on/upon , preys on/upon , prey on someone's mind , prey on/upon someone's mind , prey upon someone's mind , bird of prey , birds of prey , be prey to , be/fall prey to , fall prey to , prey/weigh on someone's mind , weigh on someone's mind

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English prēg, prege, meaning 'prey, plunder, booty'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest prey animal in the world is the African elephant.

2. The smallest prey animal is the shrew.

3. Prey animals are often herbivores, but some are omnivores or carnivores.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. predator: An animal that preys on other animals for food.

2. prey drive: An instinctual behavior in animals to pursue and capture prey.

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Culture

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In many cultures, prey animals have been hunted for food, clothing, and sport. They have been depicted in art, literature, and music. Prey animals often symbolize vulnerability and innocence.

How to Memorize "prey"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lion stalking its prey in the savanna.
   - Imagine a fisherman casting his line into the water, waiting for a bite.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prey' with the image of a hunted animal.
   - Think of the word 'prey' as representing something vulnerable and innocent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'prey' as meaning 'animal hunted for food'.
   - Use the acronym 'P-R-E-Y' to remember: Pursued, Rare, Endangered, Young.

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