Meaning & use
sneak
To move or act quietly and secretly in order to avoid being seen or noticed.
See it in a sentence
The children tried to sneak downstairs to see their presents before their parents woke up.
He managed to sneak a snack into the movie theater without anyone noticing.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, sneak describes something done secretly or without warning, as in a sneak attack or a sneak preview.
Words with a similar meaning
slipcreep
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Done secretly or without warning.
Critics were invited to a sneak preview of the film before its official release.
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