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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 preys word
- noun preys an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal. 1
- noun preys a person or thing that is the victim of an enemy, a swindler, a disease, etc.; gull. 1
- noun preys the action or habit of preying: a beast of prey. 1
- noun preys Archaic. booty or plunder. 1
- verb without object preys to seize and devour prey, as an animal does (usually followed by on or upon): Foxes prey on rabbits. 1
- verb without object preys to make raids or attacks for booty or plunder: The Vikings preyed on coastal settlements. 1
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Origin of preys
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 Preys
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preys 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.
preys usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preys
noun preys
verb preys
- kips — Also called kip-up [kip-uhp] /ˈkɪpˌʌp/ (Show IPA), kick-up. an acrobatic movement in which a person moves from a position lying on the back to a standing position with a vigorous swing of both legs coordinated with a launching push of the arms.
Antonyms for preys
noun preys
- hunters — Plural form of hunter.
Top questions with preys
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