Hunt: meaning, definitions and examples

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hunt

[ hʌnt ]

^{Context #1}

in the forest

To search determinedly for someone or something.

Synonyms

look for, search, seek

Examples of usage

He hunted for mushrooms in the forest.
The police are hunting for the suspect.
The hunter hunted for deer in the woods.
She hunted for her lost keys in the house.
We hunted for treasure on the island.

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sport

The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food or sport.

Synonyms

fishing, shooting, trapping

Examples of usage

Hunting is a popular sport in many regions.
He enjoys the thrill of the hunt.
She learned how to hunt from her grandfather.

Translations

Translations of the word "hunt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caçar

🇮🇳 शिकार करना

🇩🇪 jagen

🇮🇩 berburu

🇺🇦 полювати

🇵🇱 polować

🇯🇵 狩る (karu)

🇫🇷 chasser

🇪🇸 cazar

🇹🇷 avlamak

🇰🇷 사냥하다 (sanyanghada)

🇸🇦 يصطاد (yastaad)

🇨🇿 lovit

🇸🇰 loviť

🇨🇳 狩猎 (shòuliè)

🇸🇮 loviti

🇮🇸 veiða

🇰🇿 аң аулау

🇬🇪 ნადირობა (nadiroba)

🇦🇿 ovlamaq

🇲🇽 cazar

Word origin

The word 'hunt' has its origins in Old English 'huntian', which is related to Old English 'hunta' meaning 'hunter'. Hunting has been a vital activity for human survival throughout history, providing food, clothing, and materials for tools. Over time, hunting evolved from a necessity to a sport and recreational activity practiced by many cultures around the world.