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to hunt
01
to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food
Intransitive
Transitive: to hunt animals
Example
In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods.
The experienced tracker knew how to hunt stealthily without scaring away the animals.
02
to search for something or someone
Intransitive: to hunt for sth
Example
The archaeologists hunted for ancient artifacts, meticulously excavating the site in hopes of uncovering treasures from the past.
She is currently hunting for her misplaced keys around the house.
03
to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory
Intransitive
Transitive: to hunt another animal
Example
The lioness hunts to feed her cubs.
Wolves hunt in packs to increase their chances of catching prey.
04
to search for and try to capture a person
Transitive: to hunt sb
Example
The police set out to hunt the suspect after receiving new leads.
The secret agents were assigned to hunt the enemy operative hiding in the city.
05
to drive or chase away someone or something with persistent or aggressive effort
Transitive: to hunt sb/sth somewhere
Example
The soldiers hunted the enemy forces across the mountains, pushing them into retreat.
They hunted the intruders out of the house with a loud shout.
Hunt
01
the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts
02
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
03
the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
04
an instance of searching for something
05
an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport
