How Do You Spell SNEAK?

Pronunciation: [snˈiːk] (IPA)

The word "sneak" is spelled with the consonant cluster "sn," followed by a long vowel sound represented by the letter "ea" and ending with the consonant sound "k." In IPA phonetic transcription, this word would be written as /snik/. The "s" and "n" sounds are both pronounced separately and quickly. The "ea" represents the vowel sound /iː/, which is held longer than a short vowel sound. Finally, the "k" is pronounced abruptly with a release of air from the back of the throat.

SNEAK Meaning and Definition

1. Sneak, a transitive and intransitive verb, is most commonly defined as the act of moving or acting in a secretive, furtive, or stealthy manner, often with the intention of avoiding detection or being noticed. This term can also serve as a noun, referring to a person who engages in such behavior. Sneaking typically involves moving or behaving silently or inconspicuously, with an element of carefulness or slyness.

   When used in a literal sense, sneaking generally implies moving quietly or cautiously in order to avoid being seen, heard, or detected. It can involve actions like creeping, tiptoeing, or slinking along in a sly manner. Figuratively, the term refers to the act of gaining access or advantage through deceitful or underhanded means. It suggests acting in a way that is cunning, sly, or deceptive in order to achieve one's goals without others noticing or without their consent.

   Additionally, sneak may also describe the process of bringing something into a place or taking something out surreptitiously or without permission. For example, one might sneak a contraband item into a restricted area or sneak food into a movie theater.

   In summary, sneak refers to the act of behaving covertly, either in a literal or figurative sense, either to avoid detection or to gain an advantage through deceitful means. It encompasses the ideas of secrecy, stealth, and cunningness.

2. • To steal away privately; to withdraw meanly, as if afraid or ashamed to be seen; to act with meanness or servility; to truckle.

   • A mean truckling fellow; a mean servile time-server.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SNEAK *

• sneek 92.2131147%
• sneack 1.2295081%
• seak 1.2295081%
• neak 0.8196721%
• snaek 0.8196721%
• snek 0.8196721%
• sneck 0.8196721%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SNEAK

• sopeak
• spaeak
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• Adeak
• Kneak
• mseak
• sceaw
• snhai
• sieaj
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• SNTEA
• Sleank
• SCEHK
• sleakd
• Snepack
• Znaak
• anekk
• Sieak
• Seayk

Etymology of SNEAK

The word "sneak" dates back to the late 16th century and has its roots in Middle English and Old Norse.

The Middle English word "sneken" meant "to creep, crawl" or "to creep furtively", akin to the Old Norse word "snika", which had a similar meaning. The word also had connotations of moving stealthily or secretly.

Over time, the term "sneak" evolved to specifically describe someone who moves quietly and surreptitiously in order to avoid being noticed or to commit a hidden action. This sense of the word emerged in the early 18th century.

So, the word "sneak" has Germanic origins, with both Middle English and Old Norse influences in its etymology.

Idioms with the word SNEAK

• sneak away The idiom "sneak away" means to leave a place or situation secretly and quietly, without being noticed or detected by others.
• sneak up to sm or sth The idiom "sneak up to someone or something" is used to describe the act of approaching or getting closer to someone or something in a secretive or stealthy manner. It suggests the element of surprise or avoiding detection while getting near to the person or object.
• sneak up on sm or sth The idiom "sneak up on someone or something" means to approach or gain on someone or something quietly and without being noticed or detected in order to surprise them. It can be used both in a literal sense, where someone physically approaches silently, as well as in a figurative sense, where something unexpected or surprising occurs unexpectedly.
• sneak out (of sm place) The idiom "sneak out (of sm place)" refers to leaving a place in a secretive or stealthy manner, usually to avoid being noticed or without attracting attention. It implies a sense of sneaking away quietly or discreetly.
• sneak in(to sm place) The idiom "sneak in(to sm place)" means to enter or gain access to a place discreetly and secretly, usually without being noticed or detected. It implies doing something covertly or illicitly.
• sneak away (from sm place) The idiom "sneak away (from sm place)" means to leave a location quietly and secretly, typically in order to avoid being noticed or detected by others.
• sneak up (on) The idiom "sneak up (on)" refers to approaching someone or something quietly, without being noticed or detected. It can also describe surprising someone by unexpectedly appearing or doing something.
• sneak around (sm place) The idiom "sneak around (sm place)" means to move in a secretive or furtive manner, usually with some ulterior motive or intention, within a specific location. It implies acting covertly and trying to avoid detection or suspicion while moving around.
• sneak around sm or sth The idiom "sneak around someone or something" refers to taking secretive or furtive actions to avoid being noticed or caught by someone or to evade a particular situation or thing. It implies behaving in a covert or surreptitious manner.
• sneak around The idiom "sneak around" refers to engaging in secretive or furtive behavior, typically with the intention of hiding one's actions, avoiding detection, or keeping something secret or private. It suggests sneaking or moving stealthily, often implying dishonesty, deceit, or an element of wrongdoing.

Similar spelling words for SNEAK

• snake,
• snazzy,
• snag,
• snick,
• sneeze,
• sneezy,
• snack,
• sneaky,
• snooze,
• snook,
• snaky.

Plural form of SNEAK is SNEAKS

Conjugate verb Sneak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sneaked; snuck

you would have sneaked; snuck

he/she/it would have sneaked; snuck

we would have sneaked; snuck

they would have sneaked; snuck

I would have sneak

you would have sneak

he/she/it would have sneak

we would have sneak

they would have sneak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been sneaking

you would have been sneaking

he/she/it would have been sneaking

we would have been sneaking

they would have been sneaking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would sneak

you would sneak

he/she/it would sneak

we would sneak

they would sneak

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be sneaking

you would be sneaking

he/she/it would be sneaking

we would be sneaking

they would be sneaking

FUTURE

I will sneak

you will sneak

he/she/it will sneak

we will sneak

they will sneak

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sneaking

you will be sneaking

he/she/it will be sneaking

we will be sneaking

they will be sneaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sneaked; snuck

you will have sneaked; snuck

he/she/it will have sneaked; snuck

we will have sneaked; snuck

they will have sneaked; snuck

I will have sneaked

you will have sneaked

he/she/it will have sneaked

we will have sneaked

they will have sneaked

I will have snuck, will have sneaked

we will have snuck, will have sneaked

you will have snuck, will have sneaked

he/she/it will have snuck, will have sneaked

they will have snuck, will have sneaked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sneaking

you will have been sneaking

he/she/it will have been sneaking

we will have been sneaking

they will have been sneaking

IMPERATIVE

I

he/she/it

they

you sneak

we let´s sneak

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sneak

PAST

I sneaked

you sneaked

he/she/it sneaked

we sneaked

they sneaked

I snuck, sneaked

we snuck, sneaked

you snuck, sneaked

he/she/it snuck, sneaked

they snuck, sneaked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sneaking

you were sneaking

he/she/it was sneaking

we were sneaking

they were sneaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

sneaked; snuck

sneaked

PAST PERFECT

I had sneaked

you had sneaked

he/she/it had sneaked

we had sneaked

they had sneaked

I had sneaked, had snuck

we had sneaked, had snuck

you had sneaked, had snuck

he/she/it had sneaked, had snuck

they had sneaked, had snuck

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sneaking

you had been sneaking

he/she/it had been sneaking

we had been sneaking

they had been sneaking

PAST PERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE

I had sneaked; snuck

you had sneaked; snuck

he/she/it had sneaked; snuck

we had sneaked; snuck

they had sneaked; snuck

PRESENT

I sneak

you sneak

he/she/it sneaks

we sneak

they sneak

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sneaking

you are sneaking

he/she/it is sneaking

we are sneaking

they are sneaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sneaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sneaked; snuck

you have sneaked; snuck

he/she/it has sneaked; snuck

we have sneaked; snuck

they have sneaked; snuck

I have sneaked

you have sneaked

he/she/it has sneaked

we have sneaked

they have sneaked

I have sneaked, have snuck

we have sneaked, have snuck

you have sneaked, have snuck

he/she/it has sneaked, has snuck

they have sneaked, have snuck

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sneaking

you have been sneaking

he/she/it has been sneaking

we have been sneaking

they have been sneaking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it sneak

SIMPLE PAST

I sneaked; snuck

you sneaked; snuck

he/she/it sneaked; snuck

we sneaked; snuck

they sneaked; snuck

I would have sneaked, would have snuck

we would have sneaked, would have snuck

you would have sneaked, would have snuck

he/she/it would have sneaked, would have snuck

they would have sneaked, would have snuck