26984 words

prey

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal:

Examples:

A hawk hovered in the air before swooping on its prey.
2
a creature that is hunted and killed for food by another animal:

Examples:

The prey had been sighted.
3
someone who can be easily deceived or harmed:

Examples:

Children are seen as easy prey for this type of advertising.
4
a company that another, usually larger or stronger, company wants to buy or control :

Examples:

The insurance company is in danger of changing from being predator to being prey.
5
to be harmed or deceived by someone or something :

Examples:

The once-successful property development company has fallen prey to the current economic crisis.
6
to be bought by a larger, more powerful company or organization:

Examples:

The bank seems likely to fall prey to a bigger organization.

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