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sneak vs reach

reach vs sneak

sneak and reach both are nouns.

sneak is an adjective but reach is not an adjective.

sneak and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hypernym of sneak; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than sneak:
  • sneak: pass on stealthily
  • reach: place into the hands or custody of
Other hypernyms of sneak include give, hand, pass, pass on, turn over.
sneak (noun) reach (noun)
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible the limit of capability
the limits within which something can be effective
sneak (adjective) reach (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
sneak (verb) reach (verb)
to go stealthily or furtively be in or establish communication with
make off with belongings of others to exert much effort or energy
pass on stealthily move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
reach a destination, either real or abstract
reach a goal
place into the hands or custody of
to gain with effort
to extend as far as
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