hunted
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1 chased for food or sport (v.) A2 Elementarychased or searched for an animal to catch or kill it.
the past tense or past participle of 'hunt', referring to the pursuit of wild animals for food, recreation, or population control.
ExampleIn the past, people hunted deer in these woods to feed their families.
ExampleThe wolves hunted the elk across the frozen tundra for hours before the pack finally closed in for the kill.
UsageOften used in the passive voice when describing the animal being chased.
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2 searched for something (v.) B1 Intermediatelooked very hard for a person or a specific object.
the past tense or past participle of 'hunt', used to describe an intensive search for a person, information, or a physical item.
ExampleShe hunted through her desk for the missing keys but couldn't find them.
ExampleDetectives hunted for the suspect across three different states before receiving a reliable tip from a local witness.
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3 being chased (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatedescribes an animal or person that is currently being followed or searched for.
describes the state of being the object of a pursuit or search.
ExampleThe hunted fox hid quietly in the bushes until the dogs passed by.
ExampleThe fugitive lived the life of a hunted man, never staying in the same city for more than two nights.
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4 looking nervous or worried (adj.) C1 Advanced Literarylooking very worried or scared, like you are expecting something bad to happen.
describes a facial expression or demeanour characterised by extreme anxiety, exhaustion, or the fear of being caught.
ExampleHe had a hunted look in his eyes as he kept glancing at the door.
ExampleAfter weeks of living in hiding, the whistleblower appeared on screen with a thin, hunted face that shocked his former colleagues.