preyer

prey

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prey]
- /preɪ/
- /ˈpreɪə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prey]
- /preɪ/

Definitions of preyer word

noun preyer an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal. 1
noun preyer a person or thing that is the victim of an enemy, a swindler, a disease, etc.; gull. 1
noun preyer the action or habit of preying: a beast of prey. 1
noun preyer Archaic. booty or plunder. 1
verb without object preyer to seize and devour prey, as an animal does (usually followed by on or upon): Foxes prey on rabbits. 1
verb without object preyer to make raids or attacks for booty or plunder: The Vikings preyed on coastal settlements. 1

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Origin of preyer

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English preye < Old French < Latin praeda booty, prey; akin to prehendere to grasp, seize (see prehension)

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Parts of speech for Preyer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preyer

preyer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

preyer usage trend in Literature

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