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hound

[haʊnd]

hound Definition

  • 1a type of dog, often used for hunting
  • 2to pursue relentlessly or harass persistently

Using hound: Examples

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

  • Example

    The hound picked up the scent of the fox.

  • Example

    He was hounded by the press for weeks after the scandal broke.

  • Example

    She felt like she was being hounded by creditors.

  • Example

    The detective hounded the suspect until he finally confessed.

hound Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hound

Antonyms for hound

Idioms Using hound

  • go to the hounds

    to deteriorate or decline rapidly

    Example

    The company's finances went to the hounds after the CEO resigned.

  • to abandon or betray someone to their enemies or critics

    Example

    The politician was thrown to the hounds by his own party after the scandal broke.

  • on the hounds of

    in pursuit of someone or something

    Example

    The paparazzi were on the hounds of the celebrity couple all night.

Phrases with hound

  • a tall, slender breed of dog used for racing

    Example

    The greyhound won the race by a nose.

  • a large breed of dog with a keen sense of smell, used for tracking

    Example

    The bloodhound was able to track the missing child through the woods.

  • hot on the hounds

    in close pursuit of someone or something

    Example

    The police were hot on the hounds of the bank robbers.

Origins of hound

from Old English 'hund', meaning 'dog'

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Summary: hound in Brief

A 'hound' [haʊnd] is a type of dog often used for hunting, such as the greyhound or bloodhound. It can also mean to pursue relentlessly or harass persistently, as in 'The detective hounded the suspect until he finally confessed.' The phrase 'hot on the hounds' means in close pursuit, while 'go to the hounds' means to deteriorate rapidly.

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