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pass vs sneak

sneak vs pass

pass and sneak both are nouns.

pass and sneak both are adjectives.

pass and sneak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass Yes Yes Yes No
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, sneak is a hyponym of pass; that is, sneak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass:
  • pass: place into the hands or custody of
  • sneak: pass on stealthily
pass (noun) sneak (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
a usually brief attempt someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
success in satisfying a test or requirement
a flight or run by an aircraft over a target
a permit to enter or leave a military installation
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions
a complimentary ticket
a difficult juncture
one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)
the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
(military) a written leave of absence
pass (adjective) sneak (adjective)
of advancing the ball by throwing it marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
pass (verb) sneak (verb)
eliminate from the body to go stealthily or furtively
come to pass make off with belongings of others
disappear gradually pass on stealthily
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
grant authorization or clearance for
transmit information
pass over, across, or through
go across or through
travel past
pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
for time to move forward
cause to pass
move past
place into the hands or custody of
throw (a ball) to another player
transfer to another; of rights or property
be inherited by
make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
go unchallenged; be approved
accept or judge as acceptable
go successfully through a test or a selection process
allow to go without comment or censure
use up a period of time in a specific way
be superior or better than some standard
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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