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Lurking Online

Definition: Observing and monitoring online interactions, discussions, or activities without actively participating or contributing to the conversation. Lurking is typically done anonymously.

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To silently observe online discussions or activities without actively participating.
2. To monitor online communities and social media platforms without engaging directly.

Usage:

Sense 1:

She enjoyed lurking online in various forums, reading different viewpoints without having to engage in debates.

Sense 2:

After joining the online gaming community, he spent hours lurking, observing other players' strategies before deciding to participate.

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