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prey

noun/verb

/preɪ/

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

fall prey to

victim, quarry, target, hunt

predator, attacker

fall prey, prey upon, easy prey, natural prey

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.

consider or think of in a specified way