Cool MateMeaning of Predator
an animal that kills and eats other animals
In simple words: An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
Predator in a sentence
- Some animals have no natural predators.
- the relationship between predator and prey
- to protect domestic industry from foreign predators
How to use Predator
Used in discussions about animals, nature, and ecology. Might not be appropriate in casual contexts such as jokes or light conversations.
Grammar pattern
predator + object
Memory hint
Think of 'predator' as 'prey-eater' — someone who eats others.
Related words
Collocations with Predator
- top predator
- predator species
- predator-prey relationship
Synonyms for Predator
- hunter
- carnivore
- meat-eater
- scavenger
- beast
Common mistakes with Predator
- Confused with 'prey' which refers to the hunted rather than the hunter.
- Using 'predator' to describe plants, which is incorrect.
- Believing it applies exclusively to animals; it can also describe individuals in competitive environments.
Predator appears in
Predator in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مفترس
حيوان يصطاد حيوانات أخرى ويأكلها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শিকারি
এমন একটি প্রাণী যা অন্য প্রাণীদের শিকার করে এবং খায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Raubtier
Ein Tier, das andere Tiere jagt und frisst.
- SpanishEspañol
Depredador
Un animal que caza y se come a otros animales.
- Persianفارسی
شکارچی
حیوانی که شکار میکند و دیگر حیوانات را میخورد.
- FrenchFrançais
Prédateur
Un animal qui chasse et mange d'autres animaux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शिकारी
एक जानवर जो दूसरे जानवरों का शिकार करता है और उन्हें खाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Predatore
Un animale che caccia e mangia altri animali.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Predador
Um animal que caça e come outros animais.
- RussianРусский
Хищник
Животное, которое охотится и ест других животных.
- Urduاردو
شکارچی
ایک جانور جو دوسرے جانوروں کا شکار کرتا ہے اور انہیں کھاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
捕食者,掠食者
一种会捕猎并吃掉其他动物的动物。
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Frequently asked questions about Predator
What does Predator mean?
An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
What is the definition of Predator?
an animal that kills and eats other animals
How do you use Predator in a sentence?
Some animals have no natural predators.
Can you give another example of Predator?
the relationship between predator and prey
What are synonyms for Predator?
Common alternatives include hunter, carnivore, meat-eater, scavenger, beast.
What is the opposite of Predator?
Opposite meanings include prey, victim.
What words go with Predator?
It commonly pairs with top predator, predator species, predator-prey relationship.
What are common mistakes when using Predator?
Confused with 'prey' which refers to the hunted rather than the hunter. Using 'predator' to describe plants, which is incorrect. Believing it applies exclusively to animals; it can also describe individuals in competitive environments.
How do you pronounce Predator?
US: /["/ˈpredətər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpredətə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Predator?
Used in discussions about animals, nature, and ecology. Might not be appropriate in casual contexts such as jokes or light conversations.
What CEFR level is Predator?
"Predator" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.