Pronunciation: /ˈfɔrɪdʒ/

Definitions of forage

noun food for horses or cattle; the act of searching for food or provisions

Example Sentences

A1 I went foraging in the forest for berries.

A2 The squirrel's forage for nuts was successful this time.

B1 The forage for food became more difficult during the winter months.

B2 The forage for information led to some interesting discoveries.

C1 The forage for resources in the region was a key part of the company's strategy.

C2 The forage for new opportunities in the market required careful planning and analysis.

verb to search widely for food or provisions

Example Sentences

A1 The squirrel forages for nuts in the forest.

A2 The birds forage for worms in the garden.

B1 The chef forages for fresh herbs in the countryside.

B2 The researcher forages for new data to support their hypothesis.

C1 The survivalist forages for food in the wilderness.

C2 The archaeologist forages for artifacts in the ancient ruins.

Examples of forage in a Sentence

formal The animals were allowed to forage for food in the meadow.

informal We can forage for some snacks in the kitchen.

slang Let's forage for some goodies in the fridge.

figurative He had to forage through his memories to find the answer.

Grammatical Forms of forage

past tense

foraged

plural

forages

comparative

more forage

superlative

most forage

present tense

forages

future tense

will forage

perfect tense

has foraged

continuous tense

is foraging

singular

forage

positive degree

forage

infinitive

to forage

gerund

foraging

participle

foraging

Origin and Evolution of forage

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'forage' originated from the Old French word 'fourrage' which means 'fodder' or 'straw'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'forage' expanded to include searching for food or provisions, especially for animals, and later extended to include searching for resources or supplies in a broader sense.