prey Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/preɪ/

Main Example

The lion chased its prey across the grass.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

Other Example

The hawk spotted its prey from high above.

The fox quietly approached its prey in the bushes.

The crocodile waited patiently for its prey to come close.

hunting prey

prey animal

predator and prey

victim

quarry

game

/preɪ/

Main Example

The hawk preys on small rodents.

Grammatical Info:

Verb (v.)

To hunt and eat another animal.

Other Example

/preɪ/

Main Example

He felt like a prey to the cruel jokes.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A person or thing that is harmed or affected by someone or something.

Other Example