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prowling

|prowl/ing|

B2

/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/

(prowl)

stealthy movement

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'prowl' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'prollen,' where 'prollen' meant 'to search about.'

Historical Evolution

'prollen' transformed into the modern English word 'prowl' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to search about,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'moving stealthily or restlessly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

moving stealthily or restlessly, often in search of prey or something to steal.

The cat was prowling around the garden.

Synonyms

lurkingsneaking

Antonyms

marchingparading

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Idioms

on the prowl

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45