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hunting

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈhəntɪŋ// UK //hˈʌntɪŋ// hunt·ing General-service

n. the activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport. It can also mean searching carefully for something you need.

n. the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for sustenance or recreation; by extension, the act of searching for a specific object or person.


SIMPLE

The local community relies on hunting for food during the winter.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of apartment hunting in the city, they finally found a place that fit their budget.

COMPLEX

While traditional hunting remains a cultural cornerstone in many rural areas, modern conservation efforts often seek to balance these practices with the protection of endangered species.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English hunting, from Old English huntung, equivalent to hunt + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English huntynge, alteration of earlier Middle English huntinde, huntende, huntand, present participle of hunten (“to hunt”), equivalent to hunt + -ing.

Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to the activity; can be used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'job hunting' or 'treasure hunting'.

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