preyed

[US]/prɛɪd/
[UK]/prɛɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of prey; to hunt or seize for food; to torment or afflict; to live by deception

Phrases & Collocations

preyed upon

preyed upon by

preyed on

preyed upon animals

preyed upon prey

preyed upon victims

preyed upon fish

preyed upon creatures

preyed upon insects

Example Sentences

the hawk preyed on the small rabbits in the field.

many species have preyed upon the weaker ones in the ecosystem.

the lion preyed on a young zebra during the hunt.

sharks preyed on fish near the coral reef.

the cat preyed on the unsuspecting mouse.

in the wild, predators often preyed on the sick or injured animals.

during the night, owls preyed on small rodents.

the wolf pack preyed on the weakest member of the herd.

birds of prey have evolved to efficiently prey on other animals.

the spider preyed on unsuspecting insects caught in its web.

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