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lurkverb

lurked

Past Simple

lurked
Past Simple
lurked
Past Participle
lurking
Gerund
UK
/lɜːk/
US
/lɜrk/
rôderSe dit d'un danger, d'une menace ou d'une présence diffuse et cachée.
Danger lurked around every corner in the abandoned building.
Le danger rôdait à chaque coin dans le bâtiment abandonné.
se tapir
The cat lurked in the shadows, waiting for the mouse to appear.
Le chat se tapissait dans l'ombre, attendant que la souris apparaisse.
observer en silenceInternet ; rester présent sans participer à la discussion.
She preferred to lurk in the chatroom rather than join the conversation.
Elle préférait observer en silence dans le salon de discussion plutôt que de participer à la conversation.
Synonyms
wait
sneak
prowl
lie in wait
hide
remain hidden
skulk

Definitions

lurkverb
To remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.
The cat lurked in the shadows, waiting for the mouse to appear.
To be present in a latent or barely discernible state, although still presenting a threat.
Danger lurked around every corner in the abandoned building.
To read or observe an online forum or social media site without participating.
She preferred to lurk in the chatroom rather than join the conversation.
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