predatory

adjective (predatory)

«predatory» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(animals) Living by hunting and eating other animals. tree →
(people) Trying to use or harm others for gain, especially weaker people: predatory lenders, predatory adults online. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons predatory animals (lions, owls, sharks) sit near the top of food chains. In safety lessons «predatory behaviour» warns about adults who try to trick children online: never share personal details, and tell a trusted adult. Phrases: «predatory birds», «predatory behaviour».

Examples

Owls are predatory birds that hunt at night. tree →
Sharks are predatory fish. tree →
A predatory adult may pretend to be a child online. tree →
Tell a grown-up if anyone online asks you to keep secrets. tree →
The predatory spider waits for flies in its web. tree →
Some loan companies are predatory and charge huge interest. tree →

Note

From «predator». Stress: PRED-a-tor-ee. Opposite of «prey» animals.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «predatory» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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