What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
questing
Example
The protagonist went on a quest to find the truth about his family's history. [questing: gerund or present participle]
Example
The group embarked on a quest to find the lost city of gold. [quest: noun]
hunt
Example
The hunters went out to hunt deer in the forest. [hunt: verb]
Example
The detective was on the hunt for the missing diamond necklace. [hunt: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hunt is more commonly used than questing in everyday language, especially in the context of hunting animals. However, questing can be used in certain contexts, such as fantasy or spiritual literature.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between questing and hunt?
Both questing and hunt can be used in formal or informal contexts, depending on the tone and context of the sentence.
