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sneak
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- pronunciation:
- snik
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sneaks, sneaking, snuck, sneaked |
| definition 1: |
When someone sneaks, they move quietly and try not to be seen.
The burglar sneaked through the house.Ben sneaked into his sister's room and read her diary.- synonyms:
- steal, tiptoe
- similar words:
- creep, slide, slip
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| definition 2: |
When you sneak something, you take it while trying not to let others know.
I saw my brother sneak another slice of pizza when the rest of us only had one piece each.When my parents were outside, I sneaked a look at my birthday presents under their bed.- synonyms:
- steal
- similar words:
- slip, smuggle
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| related words: |
edge |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A sneak is someone who isn't honest or can't be trusted.
My sister is a sneak. She got into my room and stole the Halloween candy that I was saving. |
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