Synonyms for

Hunt

Verb / hʌnt / Another word for hunt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to search for something or someone with the intention of catching or killing them

Synonyms & similar words

huntclub leighhunt jameshenryleighhunt search run williamholmanhunt hunt hunting trackdown trace huntdown hound holmanhunt richardmorrishunt chase pursue stalk track search scour fish trap snare capture kill shoot bag harvest gather collect find locate discover unearth

Synonyms by register

Formal

pursue track chase seek

Informal

go after chase down track down

Literary

stalk quest

Antonyms

avoid flee hide shelter yield surrender

Common collocations

  • hunt for treasure
  • hunt for a job
  • hunt down a suspect
  • hunt and peck
  • hunt for food
  • hunt for bargains
  • hunt for clues

Word family

noun hunt
verb hunt
adjective hunting

Usage note

While 'hunt' can refer to the pursuit of animals for sport or food, it is also commonly used metaphorically for searching for something diligently, like a job or information.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to hunt for my missing keys.
  2. My grandpa likes to hunt for deer.
  3. We need to hunt for the perfect birthday present.
  4. The cat likes to hunt for mice.
  5. The dog can hunt for birds.

Quotes

  • Hunting is not a sport. In a sport, both sides should know they're in the game. - Paul Rodriguez
  • Hunting is not a hobby. A hobby is something you do in your spare time. Hunting is a way of life. - Unknown
  • Hunting is not a matter of life or death. It's much more important than that. - Unknown

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words