Meaning
To move quietly and secretly so that nobody sees or hears you.
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Word origin
From Old English snican, meaning to creep or crawl along the ground.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- snican
- English cognates
- snake
Grammar
Examples
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To "sneak out" is to leave quietly so that nobody notices.
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To "sneak a look" is to look quickly and secretly.
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In British English the past form is "sneaked"; Americans often say "snuck".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 8: sneak, chuck, directly and 7 more words.