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to sneak
01
to move quietly and stealthily, often with the intention of avoiding detection or being unnoticed
Intransitive: to sneak somewhere
Examples
The cat often sneaks into the neighbor's yard to explore.
02
to move or bring someone or something in a discreet, furtive, or stealthy manner
Transitive: to sneak sth somewhere
Examples
The spy had to sneak the confidential documents out of the heavily guarded facility.
03
to take something surreptitiously or without permission
Transitive: to sneak sth
Examples
The mischievous child decided to sneak a few extra cookies from the jar when no one was in the kitchen.
Sneak
01
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
02
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
03
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
sneak
01
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
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