Hunting

Definition

Hunting is the activity or practice of pursuing, capturing, or killing wild animals for food, sport, or population control. It can also refer to the act of searching for something, such as information or objects.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb (present participle of "hunt")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈhʌn.tɪŋ/
• Respelling: HUN-ting

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈhʌn.tɪŋ/
• Respelling: HUN-ting

Etymology

The word "hunting" originates from the Old English "huntian," meaning "to chase" or "capture," derived from Proto-Germanic "*huntōną." Its roots are also connected to the act of pursuing prey or quarry.

Derivatives

• Hunter (noun)
• Huntress (noun)
• Hunted (adjective/noun)
• Huntable (adjective)
• Hunting ground (noun)

Synonyms

• Pursuit
• Chasing
• Tracking

Antonyms

• Protection
• Conservation
• None

Usage

The term "hunting" is widely used to describe the act of pursuing animals in the wild or searching for something with intent. For example, "The tribe relies on hunting for survival," or "She is hunting for a new job."

Related Terms

• Game: Wild animals hunted for sport or food.
• Prey: Animals targeted during hunting.
• Tracking: The act of following trails or signs to locate animals or objects.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The activity of pursuing animals: Refers to the practice of capturing or killing wildlife for food, sport, or population management.
  • Example: "Hunting is regulated in most countries to prevent overpopulation or extinction."
• The act of searching or seeking: Describes the effort to locate or find something.
  • Example: "They went hunting for antiques in the old market."

Verb (present participle of 'hunt')

• Engaging in the activity of hunting: Refers to actively pursuing prey or objects.
  • Example: "The group was hunting deer in the forest."