hunter
gb/hˈʌntɚ/ us/hˈʌntɚ/
A2
English
~ 2800
vadász, ragadozó, kereső
NOUN
A2
1
vadász
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a hunter
The hunter followed the deer tracks through the forest.
A vadász a szarvas nyomait követte az erdőben.
Many hunters wear camouflage to blend into their surroundings.
Sok vadász terepszínű ruhát visel, hogy beleolvadjon a környezetébe.
She became a skilled hunter after years of training with her father.
The hunters returned at dawn with their catch.
A licensed hunter must follow strict regulations.
Learner examples
The hunter walked quietly in the forest.
A vadász csendben sétált az erdőben.
A hunter saw a deer near the river.
Egy vadász látott egy szarvast a folyó közelében.
The man is a good hunter.
The hunter wears green clothes.
Hunters must have a license.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hunter' with 'hunt' and use it as a verb, e.g., 'He will hunter tomorrow' instead of 'He will hunt tomorrow'.
Meaning
person who hunts animals
Collocations
skilled hunter
|deer hunter
|big-game hunter
|professional hunter
|hunter's license
Synonyms
trapper (Often focuses on capturing animals, sometimes alive, using traps rather than actively pursuing them.)
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sportsman (Can refer to someone who hunts as a sport, but also used for other sports.)
Antonyms
prey (Refers to the animals that are hunted, the opposite role in the hunting relationship.)
Themes
nature
|sports
|food
|animals
|daily_life
Definition
Someone who looks for and kills wild animals for food or sport.
A person who tracks and kills wild animals, especially for food, sport, or control of their population.
NOUN
A2
2
ragadozó
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is a hunter
The lion is a powerful hunter.
Az oroszlán hatalmas erejű ragadozó.
Sharks are skilled hunters in the ocean.
A cápák ügyes ragadozók az óceánban.
Owls are silent hunters of the night.
Learner examples
A tiger is a strong hunter.
A tigris erős ragadozó.
The cat is a small hunter.
A macska kistestű ragadozó.
Sharks are big hunters in the sea.
Common mistake:
Some learners incorrectly apply 'hunter' to non-hunting animals like cows or horses.
Meaning
animal that hunts prey
Collocations
skilled hunter
|natural hunter
|apex hunter
Synonyms
predator (A broader biological term for any animal that preys on others.)
Antonyms
herbivore (An animal that only eats plants, opposite in diet to a hunting animal.)
Themes
nature
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An animal that catches and eats other animals.
An animal that kills and eats other animals for food.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a [something] hunter
She's a bargain hunter who shops during sales.
Ő igazi akcióvadász, aki leárazások idején vásárol.
Treasure hunters explored the old shipwreck.
Kincsvadászok kutatták át a régi hajóroncsot.
Job hunters often use online career sites.
Learner examples
He is a job hunter now.
Most álláskereső.
The treasure hunter found gold.
A kincskereső aranyat talált.
She is a bargain hunter at the market.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'hunter' always refers to animals and not understand figurative uses like 'job hunter'.
Meaning
person seeking something specific
Collocations
bargain hunter
|treasure hunter
|job hunter
Synonyms
seeker (A general term for someone searching for something, sometimes with a more abstract goal.)
Antonyms
owner (Someone who already has the thing being sought.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
|business
Definition
Someone who looks for something they want or need.
A person who actively looks for something, such as treasure, bargains, or jobs.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hunter
IPA
GB/hˈʌntɚ/
US/hˈʌntɚ/
Syllables & stress
hunter (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (hunter)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: hunter
- Plural: hunters
Word family
Forms
hunters
noun
Core family
hunt
verb B1
hunting
noun
Expressions
bargain hunter
1/bˈɑɹɡɪn hˈʌntɚ/
fixed phrase
person seeking low prices
Someone who looks for things to buy at the lowest price possible.
Examples
- Bargain hunters lined up early for the store's sale.
- As a bargain hunter, she never pays full price.
head-hunter
1/hˈɛd hˈʌntɚ/
fixed phrase
recruiter seeking job candidates
A person who finds people to fill jobs, usually for high-level positions.
Examples
- The head-hunter contacted her about an executive role.
- Companies often use head-hunters to find top talent.
treasure hunter
1/tɹˈɛʒɚ hˈʌntɚ/
fixed phrase
person searching for valuables
Someone who looks for valuable things that are lost or hidden.
Examples
- The treasure hunters used a map to find the gold.
- Treasure hunters explore old shipwrecks for coins and jewels.