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creep vs sneak

sneak vs creep

creep and sneak both are nouns.

creep is not an adjective while sneak is an adjective.

creep and sneak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
creep Yes No Yes No
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, creep and sneak are synonyms defined as:
  • creep and sneak: to go stealthily or furtively
Other synonyms of creep include mouse, pussyfoot.
creep (noun) sneak (noun)
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
a slow longitudinal movement or deformation a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
creep (adjective) sneak (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
creep (verb) sneak (verb)
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground to go stealthily or furtively
to go stealthily or furtively make off with belongings of others
grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface) pass on stealthily
show submission or fear put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
Difference between creep and sneak

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