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to prey on
01
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
prey
Present tense
prey on
3rd person singular
preys on
Present participle
preying on
Past simple
preyed on
Past participle
preyed on
Examples
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
02
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Examples
Opportunistic thieves often prey on tourists who might be unaware of local dangers.
