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Predator Meaning

A predator is an animal that hunts for food.

noun 8 letters medium word
Dictionary definition

An animal that hunts other animals for food.

Example sentences

Predator in a sentence

easy

A hawk is a predator.

medium

Predators help balance ecosystems.

hard

The passage explained how predators and prey depend on each other.

Synonyms

Words like Predator

hunterUse for animals that chase and catch food.
carnivoreUse for meat-eating animals.
Antonyms

Opposite words

preyUse for animals hunted by predators.
herbivoreUse for plant-eating animals.
Word family

Predator word family

Base word

predator

adjective

predatory

Related to hunting behavior.

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