sneaked - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

sneaked

|sneaked|

/sniːkt/

(sneak)

move quietly

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
sneak	sneaks	sneaks	sneaked	sneaked	sneaking	sneaker	sneaky

Etymology

Etymology Information

'sneak' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sneken,' where 'sneken' meant 'to creep or crawl.'

Historical Evolution

'sneken' transformed into the modern English word 'sneak' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to creep or crawl,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move quietly and secretly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.

He sneaked out of the house to meet his friends.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Verb 2

past tense or past participle form of 'sneak'.

She sneaked a look at the answers.

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42