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lurking Definition and Meaning in English (lurking definition)

adjective
Synonyms:prowlingskulkinghiding
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Lurking definition: Remaining hidden or in a secret place, often with a sinister or malicious intent, or waiting to ambush.

Definitions of Lurking

  1. 1adjective

    Remaining hidden or in a secret place, often with a sinister or malicious intent, or waiting to ambush.

Example Sentences

“He had a strange feeling that someone was lurking in the shadows.”

“The danger was lurking just around the corner.”

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infinitivelurk
third person singularlurks
past tenselurked
agent nounlurer

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Lurking definition: Remaining hidden or in a secret place, often with a sinister or malicious intent, or waiting to ambush.
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'Lurking' translates to 'lurking' in English. Lurking definition: Remaining hidden or in a secret place, often with a sinister or malicious intent, or waiting to ambush.
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