sneaked
word · lemma: sneak
Definition
Moved quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed, usually to go somewhere or do something without permission.
Usage & Nuances
Used in storytelling and informal speech, often about children, animals, or secret actions. In American English, 'snuck' is also common and accepted. Typical phrases: 'sneaked out', 'sneaked in', 'sneaked a look'. Not used for regular, open movement.
Spanish: colarse - escabullirsePortuguese (BR): esgueirar-se - entrar sorrateiramentePortuguese (PT): esgueirar-se - entrar sorrateiramenteChinese (Simplified): 偷偷溜进 - 悄悄行动Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷溜進 - 悄悄行動Hindi: चुपके से जाना - दबे पाँव जानाArabic: تسلل - دخل خلسةBengali: চুপিসারে ঢোকা - লুকিয়ে চলাRussian: прокрасться - пробратьсяJapanese: こっそり入る - こっそり動くVietnamese: lẻn vào - lén điKorean: 몰래 들어가다 - 몰래 움직이다Turkish: gizlice girmek - gizlice hareket etmekUrdu: چپکے سے جانا - دبے پاؤں جاناIndonesian: mengendap-endap - diam-diam masuk
Example Sentences
Sam sneaked out of the party before anyone noticed.
natural
He sneaked into the kitchen and ate a cookie.
basic
The cat sneaked out the open window.
basic
I sneaked a quick look at the answer sheet.
basic
They sneaked into the movie theater without tickets.
natural
We sneaked some snacks into the classroom.
natural