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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.
Tomorrow, the children will probably sneak into the kitchen for some late-night snacks.
While the guards were distracted, the spy was sneaking through the dark corridor.
02
to move or bring someone or something in a discreet, furtive, or stealthy manner
Transitive: to sneak sth somewhere
Example
To avoid spoiling the surprise, the team had to sneak the decorations into the office early in the morning.
The teenager carefully tried to sneak his pet hamster into the dormitory.
The archaeologist carefully tried to sneak a small artifact out of the excavation site to study it further.
03
to take something surreptitiously or without permission
Transitive: to sneak sth
Example
In the crowded bookstore, the thief skillfully managed to sneak a valuable book into their bag.
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.
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
Example
The cat often sneaks into the neighbor's yard to explore.
Tomorrow, the children will probably sneak into the kitchen for some late-night snacks.
While the guards were distracted, the spy was sneaking through the dark corridor.
Last night, she successfully sneaked into the house without waking anyone.
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