sneak vs pass on

pass on vs sneak

sneak is a noun but pass on is not a noun.

sneak is an adjective but pass on is not an adjective.

sneak and pass on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sneak	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
pass on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pass on is a hypernym of sneak; that is, pass on is a word with a broader meaning than sneak:

sneak: pass on stealthily
pass on: place into the hands or custody of

Other hypernyms of sneak include give, hand, pass, reach, turn over.

sneak (noun)	pass on (noun)
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

sneak (adjective)	pass on (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

sneak (verb)	pass on (verb)
to go stealthily or furtively	transmit information
make off with belongings of others	cause to be distributed
pass on stealthily	move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner	give to or transfer possession of
	place into the hands or custody of
	transmit (knowledge or skills)
	refer to another person for decision or judgment

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