Basic Details
Word: Prey
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal.
Synonyms: Victim, quarry
Antonyms: Predator, hunter
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a sitting duck: Used to describe someone or something that is in a vulnerable position and easy to attack. Example: "Without proper shelter, the lost hikers were like sitting ducks in the storm."
- Easy pickings: Refers to something that is very easy to take or capture. Example: "The young bird was easy pickings for the hungry cat."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wise owl watched over the forest to ensure that the small prey remained safe from danger.
Example 2: During the safari, we noticed how the lion hunted for its prey with stealth and strategy.
Example 3: In nature documentaries, we often see the relationship between predators and their prey.
Fun Fact
The word "prey" comes from the Latin word "praeda," which means "to seize" or "to plunder." This reflects the nature of predators, seizing their food from other animals.
Famous Quote
"In the animal kingdom, the predator is not always the strongest; sometimes, it is the most cunning that will catch its prey." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prey" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) An animal hunted for food
c) A type of cloud
d) A kind of mineral
Answer: b) An animal hunted for food
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prey"?
a) Hunter
b) Victim
c) Predator
d) Gatherer
Answer: b) Victim
3. Which word is an antonym of "prey"?
a) Quarry
b) Hunter
c) Capture
d) Attack
Answer: b) Hunter
4. Which sentence uses "prey" correctly?
a) The prey flew gracefully in the sky.
b) The eagle swooped down to catch its prey.
c) The prey made a beautiful painting.
d) The prey was dancing happily.
Answer: b) The eagle swooped down to catch its prey.
5. Which idiom means someone is vulnerable to attack?
a) Like a sitting duck
b) As strong as an ox
c) Like two peas in a pod
d) Busy as a bee
Answer: a) Like a sitting duck
