Hunt means to look for animals so you can catch or kill them. People do this to get meat or for fun. It often happens outdoors in the wild.
They hunt deer in the forest.
We hunt rabbits for food.
Hunt means to look around quickly or excitedly for something that is hard to find. It often means you are not sure where it is.
She hunts for her phone in her bag.
He hunts around the house for his keys.
As a noun, a hunt is an event or time when people search for animals or things. It can be for food, sport, or fun, like a treasure hunt.
They went on a hunt last weekend.
The treasure hunt was very fun.
Hunt means to look for a home or work carefully and for a long time. It is often used when someone wants to move or find a job.
They hunt apartments in the city.
He hunts jobs every day.
Hunt means to follow someone or an animal to catch or stop them. Police or hunters do this to catch bad people or animals.
The police hunt the suspect at night.
The hunter hunts the wild boar.
Hunt can mean you try hard to get or do something, like success or ideas. It is not about animals but about goals or dreams.
He hunts success in his career.
She hunts new ideas every day.
A hunt can also be a fun game where people try to find hidden things. It is often organized for children or groups.
We played a treasure hunt at school.
The egg hunt was fun for children.