hunt

[hʌnt]

hunt Definition

• 1. to chase and kill wild animals for food or sport
• 2. to search determinedly for someone or something
• 3. an act of hunting

Using hunt: Examples

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

• Example

  He went out to hunt deer.

• Example

  They hunted for gold in the mountains.

• Example

  She's been hunting for a new job for months.

• Example

  The police are hunting for the suspect.

hunt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hunt

• pursue
• track
• stalk
• search
• seek

Antonyms for hunt

• avoid
• ignore

Idioms Using hunt

• go on a wild-goose chase

  to waste time searching for something that is unlikely to be found

  Example

  We went on a wild-goose chase looking for the missing keys.

• run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

  to support or show loyalty to two opposing sides or people at the same time

  Example

  He was accused of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds during the election.

• have bigger fish to fry

  to have more important things to do

  Example

  I can't help you with your homework right now, I have bigger fish to fry.

Phrases with hunt

• hunt down

  to pursue and capture someone or something

  Example

  The police are trying to hunt down the escaped prisoner.

• treasure hunt

  a game where players follow clues to find hidden objects or places

  Example

  The children had a treasure hunt in the park.

• witch hunt

  an investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views

  Example

  The senator called the investigation a witch hunt.

Origins of hunt

Old English 'huntian', related to German 'Jagd'

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Summary: hunt in Brief

The verb 'hunt' [hʌnt] refers to the act of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport, or searching determinedly for someone or something. It can also refer to an act of hunting. Examples include 'He went out to hunt deer.' and 'She's been hunting for a new job for months.' The phrase 'hunt down' means to pursue and capture someone or something, while idioms like 'go on a wild-goose chase' and 'have bigger fish to fry' denote fruitless searches and more pressing matters.