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The cat tried to sneak past the sleeping dog.
What does Sneak mean?
to move quietly without being noticed.
Dictionary definition
To move quietly or secretly, often to avoid being noticed.
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Sneak in a sentence
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In the story, the character had to sneak through the quiet hallway.
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The author used sneak to show that the action was quiet and secretive.
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What does sneak mean?
Sneak means to move quietly or secretly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to sneak?
Creep can mean to move quietly, like sneak.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for sneak?
Announce contrasts with sneak because it makes something known instead of secret.
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MeaningSneak means to move quietly without being noticed.
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Synonyms
Words like Sneak
creepUse for moving quietly or carefully.
tiptoeUse for walking softly.
slip awayUse for leaving quietly.
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Word family
Sneak word family
Base word
sneak
verb
sneaks
Moves quietly or secretly.
verb
sneaked
Moved quietly in the past.
verb
sneaking
Moving quietly now.
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Hint for students
to move quietly without being noticed.
Common mix-up
Sneak is not the same as announce. Sneak means to move quietly without being noticed.
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Read this model sentence: In the story, the character had to sneak through the quiet hallway. Clue words: story, character, through. Underline clue words that show why sneak fits instead of announce. Now write one new sentence that shows sneak without using the word sneak. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show sneak?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In the story, the character had to sneak through the quiet hallway." Why does sneak fit better than announce?
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