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PREY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Prey.

How to pronounce prey:

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Prey - as a noun

A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

Example: "He fell prey to muggers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fair gamequarrytarget

Animal hunted or caught for food

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quarry

Prey - as a verb

Profit from in an exploitatory manner

Example: "He feeds on her insecurity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feed

Prey on or hunt for

Example: "These mammals predate certain eggs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predateraven

Example Sentences

"The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass."
"The owl swooped down and captured its prey with its sharp talons."
"The spider patiently waited for its prey to get caught in its web."
"The eagle spotted a fish swimming in the lake and dove down to catch its prey."
"The cheetah chased down its prey and quickly pounced on it."
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Word Game Points

Is PREY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prey is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PREY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prey is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PREY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prey is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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