sneaked

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sneaked Definition

• 1. past tense and past participle of 'sneak'
• 2. moved quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed

Using sneaked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sneaked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He sneaked out of the room when nobody was looking.

• Example

  She sneaked a peek at the surprise party preparations.

• Example

  The thief sneaked into the house through the window.

• Example

  I sneaked a cookie from the jar.

sneaked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sneaked

• crept
• slipped
• tiptoed
• skulked

Antonyms for sneaked

• marched
• stomped
• tramped

Phrases with sneaked

• sneak up on someone

  approach someone quietly and unexpectedly

  Example

  I didn't hear him coming; he really sneaked up on me.

• sneak preview

  an advance showing or sample of something, especially a movie or product

  Example

  We got a sneak preview of the new car model before it was released.

• sneak thief

  a person who steals things by moving around quietly and secretly

  Example

  The police caught the sneak thief red-handed.

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Summary: sneaked in Brief

'Sneaked' [snikt] is the past tense and past participle of 'sneak', which means to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed. It is often used in phrases like 'sneak up on someone' and 'sneak preview.' Synonyms include 'crept,' 'slipped,' 'tiptoed,' and 'skulked.'