Hunting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Hunting
Hunting (noun)
- the act of one that hunts; specifically, the pursuit of game
- the process of hunting
- a periodic variation in speed of a synchronous electrical machine
Hunting (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in stalking
Hunting (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to seek out (game) for food or sport
"Native Americans of the plains hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter"
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to go in search of
"I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer"
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to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
"a bag lady hunts the neighborhood for returnable bottles"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hunting
The most common words with a similar meaning to Hunting:
Near Antonyms of Hunting
Origin & Etymology of Hunting
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Hunting
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 13
- CEFR level: B1 English Vocabulary — Page 7
- Topics: Sports & Entertainment
Words & Phrases Containing Hunting
Frequently Asked Questions about Hunting
What does "Hunting" mean?
"Hunting" means the act of one that hunts; specifically, the pursuit of game. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act of one that hunts; specifically, the pursuit of game. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Hunting"?
Other words for "Hunting" include stalking, capture, entrapment, mousetrap, snare, assault, attack and charge. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hunting" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Hunting"?
There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hunting". Common alternatives include stalking, capture, entrapment, mousetrap, snare, assault, attack, charge, sally and ambuscade.
How do you use "Hunting" in a sentence?
Examples of "Hunting" in a sentence: "Native Americans of the plains hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter"; "I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer"; "a bag lady hunts the neighborhood for returnable bottles".
Is "Hunting" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Hunting" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Hunting" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Hunting" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Hunting"?
"Hunting" is pronounced /ˈhən-tiŋ/ and divided into syllables as hunt·ing.
What is the origin of the word "Hunting"?
First known use: before 12th century.