Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sneak | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
steal | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sneak (noun) | steal (noun) |
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someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch) |
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions | an advantageous purchase |
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible |
sneak (adjective) | steal (adjective) |
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed |
sneak (verb) | steal (verb) |
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to go stealthily or furtively | steal a base |
make off with belongings of others | move stealthily |
pass on stealthily | take without the owner's consent |
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner |