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sneak
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- pronunciation:
- snik
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- sneak in, sneak out, sneak up on
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sneaks, sneaking, snuck, sneaked |
| definition 1: |
to move quietly and stealthily.
The burglar sneaked through the house.He sneaked into his sister's room and read her diary.The woman sneaked past the guard and into the private collection.- synonyms:
- prowl, skulk, steal, tiptoe
- similar words:
- creep, lurk, pad, pussyfoot, slide, slink, slip
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| definition 2: |
to behave as though one has something to hide or be ashamed of.
Why must you sneak? You have nothing to be ashamed of.- synonyms:
- slink
- similar words:
- sidle, skulk
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| related words: |
edge, pry |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to move, put, bring, or take in a furtive or sly manner.
They sneaked a glance at the confidential files.He tried to sneak another piece of cake.- synonyms:
- steal
- similar words:
- cop, filch, palm, slip, smuggle, spirit
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| related words: |
edge, run, wind |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
someone who is cowardly, dishonest, or stealthy; untrustworthy person.
That dirty sneak told the whole office about our plan.- synonyms:
- craven, dastard
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| phrase: |
sneak in, sneak out, sneak up on |
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