Pronunciation

/hʌnt/

Definitions

• Noun: A search for animals or game, usually involving tracking and killing, for food, sport, or population control. For example: “The hunters set out on a deer hunt early in the morning.”
• Verb: (1) To search for and chase wild animals for the purpose of catching or killing them. Example: “They spent the day hunting in the forest.” (2) To search or seek (something) persistently or energetically. Example: “She hunted through her bag for her keys.”

Phrases

• “Hunting season”: The time during which it is legally permitted to hunt specific types of game.
• “Go hunting”: To participate in the activity of hunting.
• “Hunt down”: To pursue relentlessly until found; often used metaphorically, e.g., “The police hunted down the suspect.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The annual fox hunt was a tradition in the village.”
• Verb: “He enjoys hunting pheasants with his dog every autumn.”
  • Metaphorical usage: “Detectives hunted tirelessly for clues to solve the mystery.”

Synonyms

• Chase
• Pursue
• Track
• Search
• Scout
• Hunt for (when used as a verb)
• Game (when referring to the act of hunting)
• Sport (in the context of recreational hunting)
• Expedition (for organized group hunts)