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/hʌnt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of pursuing or searching for game or other animals.
The hunt was successful, and they returned with plenty of meat.
an organized activity in which hunters pursue game.
The annual fox hunt attracts many participants from the region.
a search for something that is lost or desired.
The police are on the hunt for the escaped prisoner.
verb
to search for and capture or kill (wild animals) for food or sport.
They went out to hunt deer in the forest.
to search for something desired.
She plans to hunt for a new job after graduating.
to pursue or seek for something persistently.
He decided to hunt for the missing treasure.
Etymology
Middle English 'hunten', from Old English 'huntian', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'jagen' and German 'jagen'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hunt for
to search for something with effort.
on the hunt
actively searching for something.
to hunt down
to track and find someone or something.
take a hunt
to go out looking for something or someone.
no stone unturned
to search in every possible way.
Related Words
hunter
A person who hunts game or other animals.
hunting
The act of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport.
prey
An animal that is hunted or seized for food.
Slang Meanings
Hunt down
I'm going to hunt down that deal online.
Hunting season
It's hunting season, time to grab the gear!