Prey ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Prey ( noun )

1. An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.
2. A person or group that is easily defeated or taken advantage of.

Origin:

From middle english prei, from old english prēġ ("prey, booty"), from proto-germanic *preiwaz ("prey, booty"), from proto-indo-european *prey- ("to sell, exchange").

Examples:

1. The lioness was stalking her prey in the grass.
2. The tiger is one of the most powerful predators and preys on a variety of animals.
3. The company took advantage of the small business as their prey.
4. The criminal saw the tourist as easy prey to steal from.
5. The prey was finally caught by the predator after a long chase.

(As a verb)

Prey ( verb )

1. An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.
2. A person or group that is easily defeated or taken advantage of.

Origin:

From middle english prei, from old english prēġ ("prey, booty"), from proto-germanic *preiwaz ("prey, booty"), from proto-indo-european *prey- ("to sell, exchange").

Examples:

1. The lioness was stalking her prey in the grass.
2. The tiger is one of the most powerful predators and preys on a variety of animals.
3. The company took advantage of the small business as their prey.
4. The criminal saw the tourist as easy prey to steal from.
5. The prey was finally caught by the predator after a long chase.