Definitions
- Referring to an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food. - Talking about a person or group that is being targeted or victimized by another person or group. - Describing someone or something that is vulnerable or defenseless.
- Referring to an animal that is being hunted by humans for sport or food. - Talking about a place where stone or other materials are extracted. - Describing a person or thing that is being pursued or chased.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something being hunted or pursued.
- 2Both can be used to describe animals or people.
- 3Both involve a predator-prey relationship.
- 4Both can be used metaphorically to describe non-living things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Prey is more commonly used to describe animals being hunted, while quarry is more commonly used to describe humans hunting animals or chasing people.
- 2Connotation: Prey has a negative connotation of vulnerability and victimization, while quarry has a neutral or positive connotation of pursuit and challenge.
- 3Scope: Prey can refer to any animal being hunted, while quarry specifically refers to animals being hunted by humans.
- 4Location: Prey can be found anywhere, while quarry is typically a specific location where materials are extracted.
Remember this!
Prey and quarry are both words that describe something being hunted or pursued. However, prey is more commonly used to describe animals being hunted by other animals or victimized by people, while quarry is more commonly used to describe humans hunting animals or chasing people. Additionally, prey has a negative connotation of vulnerability and victimization, while quarry has a neutral or positive connotation of pursuit and challenge.
