Hunt for Meaning in English
expression
ˈhənt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HUNT-for, HUNT-fer
hˈʌnt/ /fˈɔː
HUNT-faw
Definition
To look carefully and determinedly for something or someone, often with effort or difficulty.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative senses. Often suggests an active search (e.g., 'hunt for a job'). More determined and focused than just 'look for.' Used in informal and formal contexts.
Spanish: buscar - buscar activamente - cazar (figurado)Portuguese (BR): procurar - buscar - caçar (figurado)Portuguese (PT): procurar - buscar - caçar (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 寻找 - 追寻Chinese (Traditional): 尋找 - 追尋Hindi: की तलाश करना - ढूंढनाArabic: يبحث عن - ينقب عنBengali: খুঁজে বের করা - অনুসন্ধান করাRussian: разыскивать - искать настойчивоJapanese: 探し求める - 捜し回るVietnamese: tìm kiếm - săn lùngKorean: 찾다 - 뒤지다Turkish: araştırmak - peşine düşmekUrdu: تلاش کرنا - ڈھونڈناIndonesian: mencari - memburu
Example Sentences
I need to hunt for my keys every morning.
basic
They hunt for interesting places to visit on weekends.
basic
We hunt for bargains during the sale.
basic
After losing his job, he had to hunt for new opportunities every day.
natural
Stop making me hunt for information—just tell me what I need to know.
natural
Reporters are always hunting for the next big story.
natural