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Prey

/preɪ/ noun

Meaning

An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

हिंदी मेंएक जानवर जिसका शिकार किया जाता है और जिसे किसी अन्य जानवर द्वारा खाया जाता है।

Example Sentences

“Rabbits are common prey for foxes.”

खरगोश लोमड़ियों के लिए आम शिकार होते हैं।

“The eagle spotted its prey from above.”

चील ने ऊपर से अपने शिकार को देखा।

⚠ Common Mistake

Don't confuse with "pray" (to say prayers) — the words sound identical but have completely unrelated meanings.

Good to Know

Synonyms
quarry
Antonyms
predator
Countable
uncountable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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