English Definition
n., v. animal hunted, to hunt
Significado en Español
presa
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Example Sentence
The lion caught its prey.
狮子捕获了猎物。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prey (spoils of war)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to prey.
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A
victim
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B
hunter
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C
protector
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D
adversary
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A — victim.
“prey” means n., v. animal hunted, to hunt
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The sharp-eyed eagle swooped down swiftly to catch its ______.
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A
hunter
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B
predator
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C
prey
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D
owner
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C — prey.
“prey” means n., v. animal hunted, to hunt
Common questions about “prey”
What does “prey” mean?
prey — n., v. animal hunted, to hunt. In Chinese: 猎物，捕食.
How do you pronounce “prey”?
prey is pronounced /preɪ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: prey.
How do you use “prey” in a sentence?
The lion caught its prey. (狮子捕获了猎物。)
What are synonyms for “prey”?
victim, hunt — all close in meaning to prey (n., v. animal hunted, to hunt).
Is “prey” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. prey appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prey”?
prey (spoils of war)
