How to Use "Hunt" with Example Sentences

hunt (n): the act of capturing or killing wild animals; the search for something

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Used with adjectives:

"They are going on a bear hunt this weekend."
(bear, fox, seal, wolf, deer)

"There is a massive hunt underway for the killer."
(massive)

"They are having a treasure hunt this weekend."
(treasure, scavenger)

"He is on a job hunt."
(job)

Used with verbs:

"She will go on a deer hunt with them."
(go on, take part in)

"Many people joined the hunt for the killer."
(joined)

"They will begin the hunt for clues in the morning."
(begin, continue)

hunt (v): to search for someone or something; to pursue for capturing and killing

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Used with nouns:

"The cat hunted for the mouse in the barn."
(cat)

"The animal hunted its prey."
(prey)

"The police hunted for the burglar."
(burglar, killer, murderer, robber)

"They are hunting wild animals."
(animals)

"We are hunting ducks."
(ducks, fox, rabbits, deer, bears)