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- [lurk]
- /lɜrk/
- /lɜːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lurk]
- /lɜrk/
Definitions of lurk word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of LURK lurking 3
- verb without object lurk to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively. 1
- verb without object lurk to go furtively; slink; steal. 1
- verb without object lurk to exist unperceived or unsuspected. 1
- verb without object lurk Chiefly Computers. to read or observe an ongoing discussion without participating in it, as on a message board. 1
- noun lurk an underhand scheme; dodge. 1
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Origin of lurk
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English lurken, frequentative of lower2; compare Norwegian lurka to sneak away
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Parts of speech for Lurk
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lurk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lurk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lurk
verb lurk
- skulk — to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows.
- crouch — If you are crouching, your legs are bent under you so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly.
- prowl — to rove or go about stealthily, as in search of prey, something to steal, etc.
- creep — When people or animals creep somewhere, they move quietly and slowly.
- snoop — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
Antonyms for lurk
verb lurk
- come out — When a new product such as a book or CD comes out, it becomes available to the public.
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