Meaning & use
lurked
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Waited in hiding, especially with the intention to surprise, attack, or observe someone unseen.
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A fox lurked behind the hedge, watching the henhouse.
For weeks she lurked in the online forum without ever posting a comment.
A note on using this word
In internet culture, lurked has taken on a newer sense: reading posts or messages in an online community without participating.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Read or browsed an online forum or social platform without posting or interacting.
He lurked on the forum for months before finally creating an account.
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