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lurked

/lɜːrkt/ /lɝːkt/

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To remain concealed in order to ambush.

Examples :

"The cat lurked behind the sofa, waiting to pounce on the toy mouse. "

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To remain unobserved.

Examples :

"The cat lurked behind the couch, waiting to pounce on the toy mouse. "

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To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.

Examples :

"The stray cat lurked near the back door, hoping someone would offer it food. "

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To view an internet forum without posting comments.

Examples :

"For weeks, Maria lurked in the online study group, reading all the students' questions and answers without participating herself. "

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To saddle (a person) with an undesirable task or duty.

Examples :

"My older brother lurked me with the chore of cleaning the bathroom every Saturday because he always had plans to go out with his friends. "

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