hunt
Translation
to hunt, to search
Examples
They hunt deer in the forest.
They hunt deer in the forest.
I need to hunt for a new apartment.
I need to hunt for a new apartment.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to chase and kill (an animal) for food or sport Lions hunt other animals.
((hunt for sth.)) to search for (sth.) We are hunting for a new house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: search, seek, pursue
Etymology
From Old English 'huntian', meaning 'to chase, to capture'.
Memory Tips
Picture a hunter in the woods looking for prey. The word can be used for finding things, not just animals.