predator
pronunciation
How to pronounce predator in British English:
UK [ˈpredətə(r)]
How to pronounce predator in American English:
US [ˈpredətər]
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- Noun:
- someone who attacks in search of booty
- any animal that lives by preying on other animals
Word Origin
- predator (n.)
- 1862, from Latin praedator "plunderer," from praedari "to rob" (see predation). Originally Predatores (Swainson, 1840) used of insects that ate other insects.
Example
- 1. The predator comes back to verify : mission accomplished .
- 2. The role of the predator drone has changed dramatically over time .
- 3. Banjo and matilda , possibly predator and prey , were found buried together .
- 4. After stretching we 're ready to act , say by running away from a predator .
- 5. Just about every place on the planet has a predator at the top of the food web .