Cool MateMeaning of Sneaking
Moving quietly and secretly, often to avoid being seen or heard.
In simple words: Moving quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.
Sneaking in a sentence
- The cat was sneaking around the garden looking for birds.
- I caught my brother sneaking snacks before dinner.
- They were sneaking out of the house to avoid their parents.
- She saw someone sneaking behind the bushes.
- The children were sneaking around the house for a surprise party.
How to use Sneaking
Use 'sneaking' in contexts involving stealth or secrecy. It can be informal when describing playful or innocent behavior.
Grammar pattern
sneaking + object
Memory hint
Imagine a person tiptoeing around quietly, like a sneak thief.
Related words
Collocations with Sneaking
- sneaking suspicion
- sneaking away
- sneaking glance
- sneaking peek
- sneaking through
Synonyms for Sneaking
- creeping
- slipping
- stealthing
- slinking
- furtive
Common mistakes with Sneaking
- Using 'sneaking' instead of 'sneak' when referring to the action of sneaking.
- Confusing 'sneaking' with 'slinking' which has a more negative connotation.
- Overusing 'sneaking' in formal writing where more precise language is expected.
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Frequently asked questions about Sneaking
What does Sneaking mean?
Moving quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.
What is the definition of Sneaking?
Moving quietly and secretly, often to avoid being seen or heard.
How do you use Sneaking in a sentence?
The cat was sneaking around the garden looking for birds.
Can you give another example of Sneaking?
I caught my brother sneaking snacks before dinner.
What are synonyms for Sneaking?
Common alternatives include creeping, slipping, stealthing, slinking, furtive.
What words go with Sneaking?
It commonly pairs with sneaking suspicion, sneaking away, sneaking glance, sneaking peek, sneaking through.
What are common mistakes when using Sneaking?
Using 'sneaking' instead of 'sneak' when referring to the action of sneaking. Confusing 'sneaking' with 'slinking' which has a more negative connotation. Overusing 'sneaking' in formal writing where more precise language is expected.
How do you pronounce Sneaking?
US: //ˈsniː.kɪŋ//, UK: //ˈsniː.kɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sneaking?
Use 'sneaking' in contexts involving stealth or secrecy. It can be informal when describing playful or innocent behavior.