forage
Forage (verb) means to search for food, especially in the wild. Example: “Squirrels forage for nuts before winter sets in.”
How to use forage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo hunt around for food, or the food itself when it's meant for animals.
Word forms
foraged past tense, forages plural, forages singular
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Squirrels _____ for nuts before winter sets in.
Etymology
From Old French forage, related to fuerre ("straw, fodder"), tracing back to a Germanic word for "fodder."
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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.