Prey Definition & Meaning
prey
- noun
- a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
- animal hunted or caught for food
- verb
- profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity"
- prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
"Prey" in song lyrics
See how prey is used in real songs:
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"You're all vultures, our music is the prey"
Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique — Something About This Music -
"Cause people take kindness for weak and prey"
Aceyalone — Down Right Dirty -
"The predatore will get the prey"
Aceyalone — The Hunt
Words that rhyme with prey
Usage tips for "prey"
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- What does prey mean?
- a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt" animal hunted or caught for food profit from in an exploitatory manner; "He feeds on her insecurity" prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
- What part of speech is prey?
- Prey is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does prey have?
- Prey has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).