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sneak vs canary

canary vs sneak

sneak and canary both are nouns.

sneak and canary both are adjectives.

sneak is a verb but canary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
canary Yes Yes No No
As nouns, sneak and canary are synonyms defined as:
  • sneak and canary: someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
Other synonyms of sneak include fink, sneaker, snitch, snitcher, stool pigeon, stoolie, stoolpigeon.
sneak (noun) canary (noun)
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police any of several small Old World finches
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible a female singer
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
sneak (adjective) canary (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow
sneak (verb) canary (verb)
to go stealthily or furtively
make off with belongings of others
pass on stealthily
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
Difference between sneak and canary

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