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Meaning of stalks
The primary meaning of the word "stalks" is to pursue or follow someone or something stealthily or persistently.
Etymology of stalks
The word "stalks" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the verb "stalcian" meaning to walk or go stealthily, and the noun "staelc" or "stalc" referring to a stem or stalk of a plant
The word has evolved over time, influenced by various languages, including Old Norse and Middle English, to take on its current meanings and uses
Synonyms
pursues
follows
trails
tracks
chases
hunts
haunts
shadows
tails
watches
observes
monitors
supervises
oversees
surveys
scouts
spies
sneaks
lurks
creeps
slinks
skulks
prowls
roams
ranges
patrols
guards
escorts
accompanies
attends
doggedly
persistently
relentlessly
unremittingly
unrelentingly
pertinaciously
tenaciously
obstinately
stubbornly
firmly
steadily
fixedly
intently
purposefully
Definitions
- A verb meaning to pursue or follow someone or something stealthily or persistently, often in a threatening or menacing way
- A verb meaning to walk or move stealthily or quietly, often in search of prey or to avoid detection
- A noun referring to the stem or main axis of a plant, supporting the leaves, flowers, or fruits
Usage Examples
- The detective stalks the suspect through the crowded streets, trying not to be seen
- The hunter stalks his prey, moving quietly and slowly to get close enough for a shot
- The plant has a long stalk that supports its bright yellow flowers