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- US Pronunciation
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- [prey]
- /preɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prey]
- /preɪ/
Definitions of preyed word
- noun preyed an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal. 1
- noun preyed a person or thing that is the victim of an enemy, a swindler, a disease, etc.; gull. 1
- noun preyed the action or habit of preying: a beast of prey. 1
- noun preyed Archaic. booty or plunder. 1
- verb without object preyed to seize and devour prey, as an animal does (usually followed by on or upon): Foxes prey on rabbits. 1
- verb without object preyed to make raids or attacks for booty or plunder: The Vikings preyed on coastal settlements. 1
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Origin of preyed
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 Preyed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preyed 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.
preyed usage trend in Literature
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