hunt
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport, or to search hard for something.
Usage notes
Also used more generally to mean searching, as in "hunt for a job".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Wolves often _____ in packs to catch larger prey."
Answer: hunt
In your own words, what does "hunt" mean?
To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport, or to search hard for something.
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