sneak

/snˈiːk/

/ˈsnik/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Sneak

[NOUN]

someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

synonyms : prowler

stalker

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

synonyms : canary

a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

to sneak

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to go stealthily or furtively

synonyms : creep

mouse

pussyfoot

put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner

make off with belongings of others

synonyms : abstract

pass on stealthily

synonyms : slip

sneak

[ADJECTIVE]

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

synonyms : furtive

Examples

1. We can sneak past him while he's looking the other way.

2. I crept out of bed in the dead of night and sneaked downstairs.

3. Don't sneak up on me like that, you scared the wits out of me!

4. My brother went to see if the coast was clear, and we snuck out of our bedroom.

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