What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
slunk
Example
The cat slunk away when it saw me coming. [slunk: verb]
Example
He slunk out of the room, hoping no one would notice him. [slunk: past participle]
sneaked
Example
She sneaked into the room and surprised her friends. [sneaked: verb]
Example
He had sneaked a peek at her diary when she wasn't looking. [sneaked: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sneaked is more commonly used than slunk in everyday language, making it a more useful word for ESL learners to know.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between slunk and sneaked?
Sneaked is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while slunk is more formal and less commonly used.
