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sneak vs hand

hand vs sneak

sneak and hand both are nouns.

sneak is an adjective but hand is not an adjective.

sneak and hand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
hand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hand is a hypernym of sneak; that is, hand is a word with a broader meaning than sneak:
  • sneak: pass on stealthily
  • hand: place into the hands or custody of
Other hypernyms of sneak include give, pass, pass on, reach, turn over.
sneak (noun) hand (noun)
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police physical assistance
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
ability
one of two sides of an issue
something written by hand
a round of applause to signify approval
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
a position given by its location to the side of an object
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
sneak (adjective) hand (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
sneak (verb) hand (verb)
to go stealthily or furtively guide or conduct or usher somewhere
make off with belongings of others place into the hands or custody of
pass on stealthily
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
Difference between sneak and hand

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