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forage

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Verb — To search for food, especially in the wild.

How to use forage

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forage for food forage in the woods wild forage

Etymology

From Old French forage, related to fuerre ("straw, fodder"), tracing back to a Germanic word for "fodder."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “forage” mean?

The word “forage” means to search for food, especially in the wild. In plain terms, to hunt around for food, or the food itself when it's meant for animals.

How do you pronounce “forage”?

“Forage” is pronounced FOR-ihj (/ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “forage” in a sentence?

Here is “forage” used in a sentence: “Squirrels forage for nuts before winter sets in.”

What part of speech is “forage”?

Depending on how it is used, “forage” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “forage” come from?

The word “forage” comes from Old French. From Old French forage, related to fuerre ("straw, fodder"), tracing back to a Germanic word for "fodder.".

Is “forage” a common word?

“Forage” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “forage” have?

“Forage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to search for food, especially in the wild.

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