forage
6 synonyms for forage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To search for food, especially in the wild.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To search for food, especially in the wild.
“Squirrels forage for nuts before winter sets in.”
How to use forage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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."
Full origin of forage →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.
