Prey
Pronunciation: /ˈpreɪ/
Prey (noun)
- An animal that is caught and eaten by another animal.
- A person who is harmed or tricked by someone.
Examples
- The lion stalked its prey silently.
- Birds of prey have sharp talons.
Common collocations: natural prey, hunt prey, prey species, fall prey, easy prey
Prey (verb)
- To hunt and kill animals for food.
- To take advantage of someone in a harmful way.
Examples
- Wolves prey on deer in the forest.
- Eagles prey on smaller birds.