Stalked
Pronunciation: /ˈstɔːkt/
Stalked (verb)
- to follow someone quietly and secretly, often to watch or bother them.
- to move quietly and carefully towards a person or animal, usually to catch them.
Examples
- The detective stalked the suspect through the crowded streets.
- She felt like she was being stalked by someone in the shadows.
Common collocations: stalk prey, stalk someone, stalk the streets, stalk silently, stalk a target
Stalked (adjective)
- having a long, thin part that supports or connects something, like a plant stem.
Examples
- The stalked plant stood tall in the garden.
- Stalked vegetables are common in this region.