predators
word · lemma: predator
/ˈpɹɛdətɝz/
/pɹˈɛdətəz/
Definition
Animals or people that hunt, catch, and eat other animals. The word is mainly used in science or nature to describe animals at the top of the food chain.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to animals like lions or sharks, but can describe humans metaphorically (e.g., 'online predators'). Common collocations: 'natural predators', 'top predators', 'predators and prey'. Not used to describe plants.
Spanish: depredadores - predadoresPortuguese (BR): predadoresPortuguese (PT): predadoresChinese (Simplified): 掠食者Chinese (Traditional): 掠食者Hindi: शिकारीArabic: المفترساتBengali: শিকারিRussian: хищникиJapanese: 捕食者Vietnamese: động vật săn mồiKorean: 포식자Turkish: yırtıcılarUrdu: شکاریIndonesian: predator - hewan pemangsa
Example Sentences
Lions are strong predators in Africa.
basic
Birds have to watch out for predators like snakes.
basic
Many fish are hunted by bigger predators.
basic
Small animals hide at night to avoid predators.
natural
Some predators hunt alone, while others work in groups.
natural
Online predators can be dangerous, so always be careful.
natural