sneak

//sniːk//
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Verb

sneakInfinitive
sneakPresent tense
sneakedPast tense
sneakedPast participle
sneakingPresent participle
sneaksThird-person singular
1

To move quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed or heard.

He sneaked into the kitchen to get a cookie.

2

To go somewhere secretly or furtively, especially when not supposed to be there.

He sneaked into the kitchen to get a cookie.

3

To take or bring something secretly or without permission.

He sneaked some cookies from the kitchen.

Noun

sneakSingular
sneaksPlural
1

A person who behaves in a secretive, cowardly, or underhanded manner.

I can't believe he told the teacher about our plan. What a sneak!

2

A stealthy or furtive movement or action.

He made a sneak toward the door, hoping no one would notice.

Adjective

sneakierComparative
sneakiestSuperlative
1

Done or occurring secretly or without warning; surreptitious.

They made a sneak attack on the enemy camp at dawn.

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