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VocabJLPT N3

prey

Noun

Definitions

1. prey
2. catch
3. spoils

This noun refers to prey or a catch, meaning an animal hunted or a fish caught. It can also be used figuratively to describe a target or victim in a non-literal sense.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Either way, today's catch sold for a good price.

Sentence 2

Look — the cat is eyeing its prey outside the window!

Sentence 3

I'm just a convenient piece of prey to you, aren't I?!

Sentence 4

Do you think the river will have a good catch tonight?

Sentence 5

Fair warning — I'm not easy prey.