forage

[ˈfɔːrɪdʒ]

forage Definition

  • 1(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions
  • 2food such as grass or hay for horses and cattle

Using forage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bears foraged in the forest for berries and nuts.

  • Example

    The troops foraged for food and supplies in the abandoned town.

  • Example

    The farmer stored the forage in the barn for the winter.

  • Example

    The horse was given fresh forage every day.

forage Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for forage

Idioms Using forage

  • to search for something, especially food or supplies, in a wide area

    Example

    The hikers went foraging for mushrooms in the woods.

  • to search for small amounts of food, especially leftovers or discarded items

    Example

    The homeless man had to forage for scraps in the dumpster to survive.

  • forage ahead

    to continue moving forward despite difficulties or obstacles

    Example

    The team decided to forage ahead despite the bad weather conditions.

Phrases with forage

  • a military cap with a visor, worn by soldiers when on duty

    Example

    The soldier put on his forage cap before heading out for patrol.

  • a farm machine that harvests and chops up forage crops such as corn, grass, and alfalfa

    Example

    The farmer used a forage harvester to collect the hay from the field.

  • small fish that are eaten by larger fish and marine mammals

    Example

    Herring and anchovy are examples of forage fish.

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Summary: forage in Brief

The term 'forage' [ˈfɔːrɪdʒ] refers to the act of searching widely for food or provisions, as well as the food itself, often used for horses and cattle. It can be applied to both people and animals, as in 'The bears foraged in the forest for berries and nuts.' 'Forage' also extends into phrases like 'go foraging,' and idioms like 'forage for scraps,' denoting the search for small amounts of food, and 'forage ahead,' implying the continuation of movement despite difficulties.

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