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Can predator be a verb?
‘Predator’ and ‘predation’ are nouns that do not have a verb form in common English usage.
Is predator a noun or verb?
predator noun – Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.
What do u mean by predator?
1 : an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals predators like bears and wolves The population of rabbits is controlled by natural predators.
What is the verb form of predation?
predated; predating; predates. Definition of predate (Entry 2 of 2) transitive + intransitive. : to prey on (something or someone) Animals predate other animals in nature, but that is hardly commensurate with a massive worldwide farming industry that breeds species purely for our purpose.—
Is predator a adjective?
predator noun – any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other organisms (their prey), primarily for food (Wiktionary). predatory adjective – 1. relating to a predator. predaceous adjective – surviving by preying on other animals.
Is predator an adjective?
What is the past tense of predator?
predate
| present simple I / you / we / they predate | /ˌpriːˈdeɪt/ /ˌpriːˈdeɪt/ |
|---|---|
| he / she / it predates | /ˌpriːˈdeɪts/ /ˌpriːˈdeɪts/ |
| past simple predated | /ˌpriːˈdeɪtɪd/ /ˌpriːˈdeɪtɪd/ |
| past participle predated | /ˌpriːˈdeɪtɪd/ /ˌpriːˈdeɪtɪd/ |
| -ing form predating | /ˌpriːˈdeɪtɪŋ/ /ˌpriːˈdeɪtɪŋ/ |
What part of speech is predation?
predation noun – Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.
What animals are fearful?
The five most feared animals were snakes, wasps, rats, cockroaches, and spiders.
What’s the verb for the word’predator’?
predator. What’s the verb for predator? Here’s the word you’re looking for. To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast “postdate”.) (transitive) To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate. (transitive) To eat (as prey ).
What’s the difference between a weak and a strong verb?
Strong verbs are a specified form of a broader action, like “stomped” or “bolted.” So the main thing you need to remember when it comes to strong verbs vs weak verbs is how specific it is. [Tweet “HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING: Use strong verbs instead! Weak verbs are the “basic” forms of a specific action, like “walked” or “ran.”
What are some examples of strong action verbs?
Use this list of strong action verbs to diversify, strengthen, and individualize your résumé language. The list is organized in sections to help you locate the best words: Accomplishment, Creative, Communication, Helping, Instructional, Leadership, Organization/Detail, Research, Technical.
Are there any animals that have no predators?
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