noun🔗ShareAnything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war"The thieves considered the valuable jewelry displayed in the shop window as potential prey. "militarywaranimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which is or may be seized by animals or birds to be devoured; hence, a person given up as a victim."The small bird became easy prey for the neighborhood cat. "animalpersonbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA living thing that is eaten by another living thing."The hawk is a predator, and the small birds are its prey. "animalbiologyecologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of devouring other creatures; ravage."The lion considered the lone zebra easy prey. "animalnatureorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe victim of a disease."Malnutrition is a common prey of children in poverty. "diseaseorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act as a predator."The big dog preyed on the smaller dog at recess, nipping at its heels and trying to steal its ball. "animalnaturebiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
