lurk (Meaning)
lurk (v)
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
be about
wait in hiding to attack
lurk (v. i.)
To lie hid; to lie in wait.
To keep out of sight.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lurk
lurk Sentence Examples
- The thief lurked in the shadows, waiting for an opportune moment to strike.
- The mysterious figure lurked in the alleyway, its intentions unknown.
- The predators lurked in the dense undergrowth, patiently stalking their prey.
- The ghost lurked within the walls of the old mansion, haunting its inhabitants.
- The disease lurked within the body, slowly and insidiously spreading its effects.
- The secret lurked in the depths of her mind, threatening to surface at any moment.
- The forgotten memory lurked in the recesses of his subconscious, waiting to be unearthed.
- The danger lurked just beyond the visible horizon, lurking in the shadows.
- The love that once burned brightly now lurked as a mere flicker, threatening to be extinguished.
- The remnants of the past lurked in the shadows of the present, casting a long and haunting shadow over the present.
FAQs About the word lurk
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner, be about, wait in hiding to attackTo lie hid; to lie in wait., To keep out of sight.
sneak, slip, steal, snake, creep, crawl,slide, slink, skulk, tiptoe
appear,appear, come out,come out, show up, turn up, turn up,show up, materialize, materialize
The thief lurked in the shadows, waiting for an opportune moment to strike.
The mysterious figure lurked in the alleyway, its intentions unknown.
The predators lurked in the dense undergrowth, patiently stalking their prey.
The ghost lurked within the walls of the old mansion, haunting its inhabitants.
