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- [prey]
- /preɪ/
- /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
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- [prey]
- /preɪ/
Definitions of preying word
- noun preying an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal. 1
- noun preying a person or thing that is the victim of an enemy, a swindler, a disease, etc.; gull. 1
- noun preying the action or habit of preying: a beast of prey. 1
- noun preying Archaic. booty or plunder. 1
- verb without object preying to seize and devour prey, as an animal does (usually followed by on or upon): Foxes prey on rabbits. 1
- verb without object preying to make raids or attacks for booty or plunder: The Vikings preyed on coastal settlements. 1
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Origin of preying
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 Preying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preying 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
preying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preying
adjective preying
- depredatory — Tending or designed to depredate.
- wolfish — resembling a wolf, as in form or characteristics.
Top questions with preying
- what do preying mantis eat?
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