What does preying mean?
Preying means present participle and gerund of prey.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of prey.
Use preying when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Preying means present participle and gerund of prey.
Common synonyms include predation, depredation.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use preying where its definition matches the intended context.
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