Cool MateHunting
UK /["/ˈhʌntɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈhʌntɪŋ/"]/
Definition
going after and killing wild animals as a sport or for food
In simple words: The activity of looking for and catching animals.
Examples
- Hunting for food has been a vital practice for many cultures throughout history.
- The hunting season for deer typically begins in the fall.
- She enjoys hunting as a way to connect with nature and practice her skills.
- Hunting can be a controversial topic due to concerns about wildlife conservation.
- He spent the weekend hunting with friends in the woods.
- The hunting of endangered species is illegal in many countries.
- She went hunting for the perfect gift for her friend's birthday.
- He found himself hunting for answers to his many questions.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to sports, subsistence, or wildlife management. Avoid in urban settings or when discussing animal rights negatively.
Grammar pattern
hunting + object
Memory hint
Think of 'hunt' like a detective searching for clues; it's a pursuit.
Collocations
- big-game
- deer
- fox
- go
- ban
- knife
- rifle
- ground
- hunting of
- happy hunting ground
- big-game
- deer
- fox
- go
- ban
- knife
- rifle
- ground
- hunting of
- happy hunting ground
Synonyms
- tracking
- pursuit
- stalking
- chasing
- searching
Antonyms
- farming
- cultivation
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'fishing' — hunting refers to land animals, fishing refers to water.
- Using 'hunt' instead of 'hunting' in continuous tense — e.g., 'I am hunting' not 'I am hunt'.
- 'Hunting' used as a noun only, forgetting it can also suggest an activity.