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act vs sneak

sneak vs act

act and sneak both are nouns.

act is not an adjective while sneak is an adjective.

act and sneak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, sneak is a hyponym of act; that is, sneak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • sneak: put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) sneak (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (adjective) sneak (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
act (verb) sneak (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself to go stealthily or furtively
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind make off with belongings of others
discharge one's duties pass on stealthily
play a role or part put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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