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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
Example
The cat often sneaks into the neighbor's yard to explore.
Right now, he is sneaking up behind his friend to play a prank.
Last night, she successfully sneaked into the house without waking anyone.
02
to move or bring someone or something in a discreet, furtive, or stealthy manner
Transitive: to sneak sth somewhere
Example
The spy had to sneak the confidential documents out of the heavily guarded facility.
The teenager carefully tried to sneak his pet hamster into the dormitory.
Wanting to surprise her parents, Jenny decided to sneak a homemade cake into the kitchen.
03
to take something surreptitiously or without permission
Transitive: to sneak sth
Example
The mischievous child decided to sneak a few extra cookies from the jar when no one was in the kitchen.
Hoping to avoid detection, the office prankster tried to sneak a colleague's stapler as a playful joke.
The student, realizing they had forgotten their lunch, decided to sneak a snack from their friend's bag during the break.
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
