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An owl is a predatory bird that hunts small animals.
What does Predatory mean?
Predatory means hunting or taking unfair advantage.
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Related to animals that hunt other animals for food, or behavior that takes unfair advantage of others.
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The science book described predatory behavior in the ocean food chain.
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The word predatory can describe natural hunting or unfair behavior, depending on context.
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WordPredatory.
Partadjective.
MeaningPredatory means hunting or taking unfair advantage.
ExampleExample: An owl is a predatory bird that hunts small animals.
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- pred · uh · tor · ee
- Strongest beat
- pred
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pred.
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Synonyms
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huntingSeeking animals for food.
exploitativeTaking unfair advantage of someone or something.
Antonyms
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protectiveKeeping someone or something safe.
harmlessNot causing damage or danger.
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