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prey vs target

target vs prey

prey and target both are nouns.

prey and target both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prey Yes No Yes No
target Yes No Yes No
As nouns, prey and target are synonyms defined as:
  • prey and target: a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
Other synonyms of prey include fair game, quarry.
prey (noun) target (noun)
animal hunted or caught for food sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
a reference point to shoot at
the location of the target that is to be hit
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
prey (verb) target (verb)
profit from in an exploitatory manner intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
prey on or hunt for
Difference between prey and target

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