stalk
Translation
to pursue stealthily, to harass, stem
Examples
The lion stalked its prey.
The lion stalked its prey.
He was arrested for stalking her.
He was arrested for stalking her.
A bean grows on a long stalk.
A bean grows on a long stalk.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to stalk (sb./sth.) The lion stalked its prey.
Similar Words
Synonyms (verb): pursue, follow, harass; Synonyms (noun): stem, shoot
Etymology
From Old English 'stealcian', meaning 'to walk stealthily'. The noun 'stalk' (stem) has a different origin.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stealth walk' to remember 'stalk'. For the noun, picture a tall corn stalk.