sneaks (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /sniːk/
Definition
To move somewhere quietly and secretly, often to avoid being seen or heard.
Examples
He tried to sneak out of the house without his parents noticing.
She managed to sneak a cookie from the jar before dinner.
The spy had to sneak past the guards to get the information.
How to Use sneaks
- sneak around (phrasal verb)
- To move secretly or stealthily in an area. — "The cat likes to sneak around the garden at night."
- sneak in/into (phrasal verb)
- To enter a place secretly or without permission. — "They managed to sneak into the concert without tickets."
- sneak out/of (phrasal verb)
- To leave a place secretly or without permission. — "He tried to sneak out of the meeting early."
- sneak a look (collocation)
- To look at something quickly and secretly. — "She took a sneak a look at the surprise gift."
- sneak a bite (collocation)
- To eat a small amount of food secretly. — "He snuck a bite of the chocolate bar when no one was watching."
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