Word
hunted
Phoneticshunt·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhənəd/
UK/hˈʌntɪd/
Definitions
01chased for food or sport
A2 · Elementary
v. chased or searched for an animal to catch or kill it.
v. the past tense or past participle of 'hunt', referring to the pursuit of wild animals for food, recreation, or population control.
“In the past, people hunted deer in these woods to feed their families.”
“The wolves hunted the elk across the frozen tundra for hours before the pack finally closed in for the kill.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice when describing the animal being chased.
02searched for something
B1 · Intermediate
v. looked very hard for a person or a specific object.
v. the past tense or past participle of 'hunt', used to describe an intensive search for a person, information, or a physical item.
“She hunted through her desk for the missing keys but couldn't find them.”
“Detectives hunted for the suspect across three different states before receiving a reliable tip from a local witness.”
03being chased
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes an animal or person that is currently being followed or searched for.
adj. describes the state of being the object of a pursuit or search.
“The hunted fox hid quietly in the bushes until the dogs passed by.”
“The fugitive lived the life of a hunted man, never staying in the same city for more than two nights.”
Antonyms
04looking nervous or worried
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. looking very worried or scared, like you are expecting something bad to happen.
adj. describes a facial expression or demeanour characterised by extreme anxiety, exhaustion, or the fear of being caught.
“He had a hunted look in his eyes as he kept glancing at the door.”
“After weeks of living in hiding, the whistleblower appeared on screen with a thin, hunted face that shocked his former colleagues.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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