"Preying" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Preying" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Preying" Meaning
To hunt or behave as a predator, often with the intention of killing or harming someone or something.
Example: "The lions are preying on the zebras in the savannah."
"Preying" Examples
Preying
Preying on someone
- She preying on the financially insecure, selling them useless insurance policies.Preying on someone's fears
- The con artist was preying on the fears of the elderly, selling them fake medical insurance.To prey on something
- The animals are preying on the devastated coral reefs for food.Preying staple
- For thousands of years, lions have been preying on antelopes for their meat.To be preying (causing anxiety or uncertainty)
- The possibility of being caught in the wild is preying on my mind."Preying" Similar Words
Prevocational
Pre-vocational refers to education or training that prepares students for a specific vocation or career, typically emphasizing practical skills and preparation for the workplace. It is often used to describe training programs or courses that focus on developing practical skills and competencies rather than academic knowledge.<br><br>In many countries, pre-vocational education is offered in schools, vocational schools, or technical institutions and is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce or pursue further education in a specific trade or profession.<br><br>Pre-vocational education may include training in areas such as:<br><br> Vocational skills: e.g., carpentry, cookery, automotive repair<br> Life skills: e.g., time management, problem-solving, communication<br> Employability skills: e.g., teamwork, adaptability, leadership
Prevost
Prevot
Prewar
Referring to a period before a war, typically referring to the time before a major conflict. It can also refer to a state or situation in existence before a war.
Prewound
The word "prewound" is an adjective that means:<br><br>1. Twisted before use: Having a spring, cord, or thread twisted or wound before it is used.<br><br>Example: "The camera came with a prewound film that was ready to go."<br><br>2. Unnecessarily anxious or excited: Feeling a strong sense of excitement or anxiety beforehand.<br><br>Example: "I was a bit prewound before the concert, to the point where I couldn't sleep the night before."<br><br>It is often used to describe something or someone that is already prepared or energized, and is set to go ahead with a certain action or activity.
Preyed
Preyer
Preys
Prezygapophyses
The prezygapophyses are bony projections that form on either side of each vertebra, which allow the neurocentral sutures to be strong and grow as the body develops. They are found between the articular processes (the bony prominences on either side of the spinal canal) and the neural spine.
Prezygapophysis
Prezygotic
Prezygotic refers to mechanisms or processes that occur before the formation of a zygote, typically before fertilization, in the context of reproductive biology. <br><br>Examples of prezygotic mechanisms include:<br><br>1. Gamete limitation: one sex having a lower reproductive output than the other, or being able to choose when and how to release gametes.<br>2. Behavioral isolating mechanisms: physical barriers, flight distances, and mating behaviors that prevent interbreeding between different species or populations.<br>3. Temporal or spatial isolation: differences in breeding times, habitats, or geographic locations that prevent mating between different species or populations.<br><br>These mechanisms can prevent two different species or populations of organisms from interbreeding, thereby maintaining their genetic purity and preventing genetic exchange.
Priacanthidae
Prial
Priam
The word "Priam" has multiple references. In mythology, Priam was the king of Troy in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. He is described as a wise and just ruler, famous for his collection of wonderful treasures and for being married to Hecuba. <br><br>In a more general sense, the name "Priam" can refer to a monarch or ruler. It can also connote wealth and friendship (from the Greek PRIamos, meaning 'lover of gifts'). <br><br>In the context of the Bible, there is a reference to Phinehas (also known as Phinehas' descendant, associated with the children of 'Priam'), meaning the 'spark dissatisfied'
Priapean