Meaning of "hunt" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HUNT

Old English huntian; related to Old English hentan, Old Norse henda to grasp.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF HUNT

hunt  [hʌnt]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUNT

Hunt is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb hunt in English.

WHAT DOES HUNT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of hunt in the English dictionary

The first definition of hunt in the dictionary is to seek out and kill or capture for food or sport. Other definition of hunt is often foll by for to look ; search. Hunt is also to use in the pursuit of wild animals, game, etc.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO HUNT

PRESENT

Present

I hunt

you hunt

he/she/it hunts

we hunt

you hunt

they hunt

Present continuous

I am hunting

you are hunting

he/she/it is hunting

we are hunting

you are hunting

they are hunting

Present perfect

I have hunted

you have hunted

he/she/it has hunted

we have hunted

you have hunted

they have hunted

Present perfect continuous

I have been hunting

you have been hunting

he/she/it has been hunting

we have been hunting

you have been hunting

they have been hunting

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I hunted

you hunted

he/she/it hunted

we hunted

you hunted

they hunted

Past continuous

I was hunting

you were hunting

he/she/it was hunting

we were hunting

you were hunting

they were hunting

Past perfect

I had hunted

you had hunted

he/she/it had hunted

we had hunted

you had hunted

they had hunted

Past perfect continuous

I had been hunting

you had been hunting

he/she/it had been hunting

we had been hunting

you had been hunting

they had been hunting

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will hunt

you will hunt

he/she/it will hunt

we will hunt

you will hunt

they will hunt

Future continuous

I will be hunting

you will be hunting

he/she/it will be hunting

we will be hunting

you will be hunting

they will be hunting

Future perfect

I will have hunted

you will have hunted

he/she/it will have hunted

we will have hunted

you will have hunted

they will have hunted

Future perfect continuous

I will have been hunting

you will have been hunting

he/she/it will have been hunting

we will have been hunting

you will have been hunting

they will have been hunting

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would hunt

you would hunt

he/she/it would hunt

we would hunt

you would hunt

they would hunt

Conditional continuous

I would be hunting

you would be hunting

he/she/it would be hunting

we would be hunting

you would be hunting

they would be hunting

Conditional perfect

I would have hunt

you would have hunt

he/she/it would have hunt

we would have hunt

you would have hunt

they would have hunt

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been hunting

you would have been hunting

he/she/it would have been hunting

we would have been hunting

you would have been hunting

they would have been hunting

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you hunt
we let´s hunt
you hunt

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to hunt

Past participle

hunted

Present Participle

hunting

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «HUNT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «hunt» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of hunt

chase · gun for · hound · hunting · investigation · pursue · pursuit · quest · search · stalk · track · trail

TRANSLATION OF HUNT

Find out the translation of hunt to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of hunt from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hunt» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 猎取
• Translator English - Spanish: cazar
• English: hunt
• Translator English - Hindi: शिकार
• Translator English - Arabic: يَصِيدُ
• Translator English - Russian: охотиться
• Translator English - Portuguese: procurar
• Translator English - Bengali: খোজা
• Translator English - French: chasser
• Translator English - Malay: Memburu
• Translator English - German: jagen
• Translator English - Japanese: 狩りをする
• Translator English - Korean: (…을) 찾다
• Translator English - Javanese: Mburu
• Translator English - Vietnamese: săn bắn
• Translator English - Tamil: வேட்டை
• Translator English - Marathi: शोधाशोध
• Translator English - Turkish: av
• Translator English - Italian: cacciare
• Translator English - Polish: upolować
• Translator English - Ukrainian: шукати
• Translator English - Romanian: a căuta
• Translator English - Greek: κυνηγώ
• Translator English - Afrikaans: jag
• Translator English - Swedish: jaga
• Translator English - Norwegian: jakte

10 QUOTES WITH «HUNT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hunt.

1

Waris Ahluwalia

I travel a lot, and I hunt for fabrics, then I have the tailor make me something.

2

Russell Banks

But on the other hand, I don't actively seek out stories or hunt them down.

3

Otto von Bismarck

People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election.

4

Max Brooks

Zombies are apocalyptic in nature. They belong to a class of monster that doesn't just hunt humans, but seeks to obliterate that entire human race.

5

Sam Brownback

I'd pull my little brother on our motorcycle on an inner tube behind it. We would go fishing, we would hunt some, growing up.

6

Jimmy Buffett

Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.

7

Sarah Wayne Callies

I'm learning to hunt with rifles, because if you think about it, hunting gets you the healthiest meat - organic, free-range food. It's a totally yuppie spin on what I thought was kind of a redneck occupation.

8

Edie Campbell

There's really nothing better than a hunt ball.

9

Marie Curie

There are sadistic scientists who hurry to hunt down errors instead of establishing the truth.

10

Zoey Deutch

My signature look is an eighties baby doll dress, combat boots with colorful socks sticking out, and then mounds of jewelry. I love silver and turquoise. I go to Montana every winter, so I hunt around for cool pieces there.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUNT»

Discover the use of hunt in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hunt and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Hunt

When he’s chosen for a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt the last remaining humans, Gene’s carefully constructed life begins to crumble around him.

Andrew Fukuda, 2012

The Great Hunt: Book Two of 'The Wheel of Time'

As Moiraine Sedai recognizes young Rand al'Thor as the Dragon Reborn, the prophesied hero who alone can stand against the power of the Dark One, the Horn of Valere, destined to play a key role in the final confrontation, is stolen

Robert Jordan, 1991

James Hunt: The Biography

James Hunt was a towering personality with a commanding presence, a hugely glamorous public figure who brought Formula One motor racing to the attention of a whole new audience.

Gerald Donaldson, 2013

Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained ...

The author of the controversial bestseller Brain Trust brings his scientific expertise to the chilling true story of unexplained phenomena on Utah's Skinwalker Ranch -- and challenges us with a new vision of reality.

Colm A. Kelleher, George Knapp, 2005

The Scottish Witch-Hunt in Context

A collection of essays on Scottish witchcraft and witch-hunting, which covers the whole period of the Scottish witch-hunt, from the mid-sixteenth century to the early eighteenth.

Julian Goodare, 2002

The Hunt for Red October

Here is the runaway bestseller that launched Tom Clancy’s phenomenal career.

Tom Clancy, 1992

Brian's Hunt

His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt. From the Hardcover edition.

Gary Paulsen, 2003

We're Going on a Lion Hunt

We're going on a lion hunt. Time to put on your safari hats, says a teacher before leading her class on an exciting imaginary journey. Off they go!

Margery Cuyler, 2008

Helen Hunt Jackson: A Literary Life

"This beautifully crafted book is a landmark in literary and cultural studies.

Kate Phillips, 2003

Kingdom: The Story of the Hunt Family of Texas

H.L. Hunt (1889-1974), considered at one time to be the world's richest man, amassed his fortune through fair means and foul, according to Tuccile (vice president, T. Rowe Price Investment Services), who profiles him and his family in this ...

Jerome Tuccille, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUNT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hunt is used in the context of the following news items.

SJU archery hunt applications due Aug. 10 - St. Cloud Times

COLLEGEVILLE – St. John's Abbey Arboretum announced its third annual archery-only hunt will run Oct. 20-Dec. 31 on the 2,500-acre grounds ... «St. Cloud Times, Jul 15»

Lyrics Uncovered: Sam Hunt, 'House Party' - Taste of Country

Sam Hunt's “House Party” lyrics are bringing a fun, feel-good vibe to country radio, but according to one of the songwriters, writing the song was ... «Taste of Country, Jul 15»

Tech's Hunt-Days on track to regain eligibility | www.ajc.com

The return of Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jabari Hunt-Days from academic ineligibility appears increasingly likely following the end of Tech's ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»

Plenty of Open Road for J.B. Hunt - WSJ

Intermodal traffic growth should help J.B. Hunt continue its strong run. Analysts see J.B. Hunt Transport Services reporting second-quarter ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»

Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh Says A 'Malicious Witch-Hunt' Is Taking …

Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh, having blasted the lawsuit against him last night, is now lashing out again in a statement just released by him ... «Deadline, Jul 15»

Jeremy Hunt: Doctors 'must work weekends' - BBC News

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said he is prepared to impose seven-day working on hospital doctors in England. Mr Hunt said that a ... «BBC News, Jul 15»

Illinois Governor Gives Go-ahead to Bobcat Hunt - OutdoorHub

Opponents of the bobcat hunt have long argued that the population in Illinois was still too vulnerable to be hunted, despite statements to the ... «OutdoorHub, Jul 15»

Bride Taps Social Media to Hunt Wallet Stolen on Wedding Day

Bride Taps Social Media to Hunt Wallet Stolen From Bridal Suite on Wedding Day. Jul 16, 2015, 11:51 AM ET. By KAYLEE HECK via Good Morning America ... «ABC News, Jul 15»

Mexico deploys thousands to hunt down Joaquin Guzman - BBC News

Mexico deploys thousands to hunt down Joaquin Guzman. 8 hours ago. From the section Latin America & Caribbean. Police stand guard at a checkpoint on the ... «BBC News, Jul 15»

'Halo 5: Guardians' Comic-Con 2015 Recap: 'Hunt The Truth,' 'Fall …

This Design & Trend recap details all the hottest headlines concerning "The Fall Of Reach," "Hunt The Truth" season 2, and a video ... «Design & Trend, Jul 15»