hunter

[ˈhʌntər]

hunter Definition

  • 1a person or animal that hunts game or other wild animals
  • 2a person who searches for something
  • 3a horse used for hunting

Using hunter: Examples

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

  • Example

    The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

  • Example

    She is a hunter of rare books and manuscripts.

  • Example

    The hunter rode his horse over the fields and through the woods.

hunter Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for hunter

Phrases with hunter

  • a person who captures fugitives or criminals for a reward

    Example

    The bounty hunter was hired to track down the escaped convict.

  • head hunter

    a recruiter who seeks out highly qualified candidates for executive positions

    Example

    The head hunter contacted her about a job opportunity at a top company.

  • hunter-gatherer

    a member of a society that subsists by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants and fruits

    Example

    The indigenous tribe were hunter-gatherers, relying on the natural resources of the land for their survival.

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Summary: hunter in Brief

A 'hunter' [ˈhʌntər] is a person or animal that hunts game or other wild animals, or a person who searches for something. It can also refer to a horse used for hunting. Examples include 'The hunter tracked the deer through the forest,' and 'She is a hunter of rare books and manuscripts.' Phrases include 'bounty hunter,' 'head hunter,' and 'hunter-gatherer.'

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