Word HUNT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

hunt

🇺🇸 [hʌnt]

Meanings

To pursue or search for something, typically animals, with the intention of capturing or killing them for food, sport, or other purposes. Hunt can also refer to the act of searching for something more abstract, like information or opportunities.

Examples

• He went on a hunt for wild game in the forest.
• The detectives began to hunt for clues in the case.
• She is planning to hunt for antiques at the market.

Synonyms

pursue • chase • search

Antonyms

find • capture • discover