hunt
Translation
to hunt, to search
Examples
Lions hunt in groups.
Lions hunt in groups.
I need to hunt for my keys.
I need to hunt for my keys.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hunt (sth.) - to chase and kill wild animals. Lions hunt zebras.
((for sth.)) to hunt for (sth.) - to search for (sth.). I need to hunt for my keys.
Similar Words
Synonyms: search, seek, pursue
Etymology
From Old English 'huntian', meaning 'to hunt, to chase'.
Memory Tips
Picture a dog with its nose to the ground, 'hunt'-ing for a scent.