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How do you spell Predator?

Correct spelling

predator

Remember: predAtor takes prey with an A, not predItor with an I

Why is predator spelled this way?

From Latin praedator, a plunderer. PRAEDA (prey). A predator takes prey — survival through the capture of others.

Common misspellings of predator

preditorpredaterpredetor

Example

The hawk circled overhead, a skilled predator searching for unsuspecting prey below.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell predator?+
The correct spelling is "predator". Remember: predAtor takes prey with an A, not predItor with an I
Is it preditor or predator?+
The correct spelling is "predator", not "preditor".

Other commonly misspelled words

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