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pray vs prayer vs predator vs prey
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| prayverb/preɪ/ | Meaning To speak to God or a god, to give thanks or ask for help. | Goes with — | Example Many people pray before they eat or before they go to sleep. |
| prayernoun/prer/ | Meaning words you say to God or a god, or the act of praying | Goes with say a prayer | Example My grandmother says a prayer at the family altar every morning. |
| predatornoun/ˈpred.ə.tər/ | Meaning an animal that kills and eats other animals; also a person who harms weaker people | Goes with natural predator | Example Sharks are top predators that keep the ocean ecosystem in balance. |
| preynoun/preɪ/ | Meaning an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal | Goes with bird of prey | Example Some birds of prey can spot a rabbit from far away. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Foxes on rabbits and birds.