Definitions

hunt

[huhnt] / hʌnt /

NOUN

search, chase

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploration hunting inquiry interrogation investigation probe prosecution pursuit quest race raid

STRONG

coursing following frisking game hounding inquest inquisition meddling prying pursuance pursuing reconnaissance research rummage scrutiny seeking sifting snooping sporting steeplechase study tracing trailing

WEAK

field sport look-see

VERB

chase for killing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capture drag fish kill poach pursue seek shoot snare stalk track

STRONG

course dog drive follow grouse gun hawk heel hound press ride run scent scratch shadow start trail

WEAK

beat the bushes bird-dog give chase gun for look for scratch around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go liberate

STRONG

halt lead leave alone stop

WEAK

ignore neglect

VERB

look, search for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drag examine forage go after interrogate investigate prowl scour seek

STRONG

delve grope inquire probe quest question ransack rummage sift trace trail winnow

WEAK

be on the lookout cast about ferret out fish for look all over hell look high and low nose around run down scratch around search high heaven try to find

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer ignore reply rush

WEAK

let go neglect

Example Sentences

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They are on the hunt for clothes from Raiders jackets and “Rugrats” tees to 1980s OshKosh B’gosh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The median length of unemployment showed nearly three months on the job hunt — 11.6 weeks in May, an increase when compared to April as well as a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Rupert Williams, who has gastrointestinal failure and haemophilia A, was among six children who attended the event which included a treasure hunt hosted by the Queen at Clarence House.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Ford said she’s on the hunt for new brand partners to help the organization grow after this year’s parade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

‘Some day,’ he called, and his voice rang through the radiant air, ‘some day we will be together. We will hunt together in the Forest. Together-’ his voice broke.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

hunt

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