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stalked

/stɔkt/ /stɑkt/

Meanings
verb
To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.

Examples :

"The cat stalked the bird in the garden, carefully hiding behind bushes. "
action animal nature human

Related Words

Illustration cautiously

cautiously adverb

/ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/

In a cautious manner.

"The child cautiously approached the dog, keeping a safe distance. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration approaching

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

Illustration resulting

resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

Illustration girlfriend

girlfriend noun

/ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/

A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

"Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her."

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration displeased

displeased verb

/dɪsˈpliːzd/

To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.

"I felt displeased with the boy."

Illustration detective

detective noun

/dɪˈtɛktɪv/

(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.

"The detective investigated the theft of the school's valuable computer equipment. "

Illustration harassment

harassment noun

/həˈɹæsmənt/

Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.

"The constant criticism and bullying from classmates constituted a serious harassment problem at school. "

Illustration discovered

discovered verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

Illustration noiseless

noiseless adjective

/ˈnɔɪzləs/

Producing no noise; without noise.

"The movements of the cat were noiseless as it approached the mousehole."