foraging Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: F AO1 R IH0 JH IH0 NG
What Does Foraging Mean?
As a verb, foraging means present participle and gerund of forage. As a noun, it means The act of searching for food or other items. As a noun, it means The act of searching for food.
Foraging at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | forage |
| Plural | foragings |
Foraging Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of forage
Foraging as a Noun
- The act of searching for food or other items.
Verb
- To search for and gather food for animals, particularly cattle and horses.
- To rampage through, gathering and destroying as one goes.
- To rummage.
- (of an animal) To seek out and eat food.
Noun
- The act of searching for food.
Synonyms of Foraging
Foraging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Foraging
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Foraging in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
foraging
foraging (countable and uncountable, plural foragings)
Foraging: Your Questions Answered
Is foraging a verb or a noun?
Foraging is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for foraging?
Words with a similar meaning to foraging include forage. See the full list of foraging synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of foraging?
The plural of foraging is foragings.