Sneaked: meaning, definitions and examples
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sneaked
[ sniːkt ]
past tense
The word 'sneaked' is the past tense of the verb 'sneak,' which means to move quietly and stealthily, often to avoid detection. This action is typically associated with secrecy, deception, or mischief. People often sneak to play pranks, steal, or simply to surprise someone. The term can also imply a sense of being surreptitious or underhanded in one's actions. In everyday language, 'sneaked' is often used in various contexts including childhood stories or anecdotes about getting away with something.
Synonyms
crept, slipped, sneaked away, stealthily moved
Examples of usage
- He sneaked out of the house late at night.
- She sneaked a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
- They had sneaked into the concert without tickets.
- The child sneaked past his parents to play video games.
Translations
Translations of the word "sneaked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escapuliu
🇮🇳 चुपचाप चला गया
🇩🇪 geschlichen
🇮🇩 mengendap
🇺🇦 вискочив
🇵🇱 wślizgnął się
🇯🇵 忍び込んだ
🇫🇷 s'est faufilé
🇪🇸 se escabulló
🇹🇷 sızdı
🇰🇷 몰래 들어갔다
🇸🇦 تسلل
🇨🇿 proklouzl
🇸🇰 prešmykol
🇨🇳 悄悄地走了
🇸🇮 prikradel se
🇮🇸 sneiddist
🇰🇿 сырғып кетті
🇬🇪 წამოაგდო
🇦🇿 sneak etdi
🇲🇽 se escurrió
Etymology
The word 'sneaked' originated from the Middle English word 'sneken', which is derived from the Old English 'snecan', meaning 'to sneak or move stealthily'. This Old English word is related to the Proto-Germanic '*snīkaną', which also has meanings associated with sneaking or creeping. The evolution of the term reflects a broader historical usage where stealth and secrecy were often essential traits in social interactions or survival. The use of 'sneaked' in various contexts, especially in tales involving children or mischievous acts, demonstrates its enduring role in the English language, capturing moments of mischief and stealthiness over centuries. In modern usage, although 'sneaked' is the preferred form in American English, some regional dialects still employ 'snuck' as its past tense.