Pronunciation: /æz slaɪ/ˈkʌnɪŋ əz ə fɑks/
noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The cat was as sly as a fox when it tried to steal the fish.
A2 She was as cunning as a fox in her approach to solving the problem.
B1 The detective was as sly as a fox in uncovering the truth.
B2 The politician was as cunning as a fox in manipulating public opinion.
C1 The spy was as sly as a fox in gathering classified information.
C2 The master thief was as cunning as a fox in executing the heist.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 He is as sly as a fox when it comes to hiding his snacks.
A2 She was as sly as a fox in convincing her parents to let her go to the party.
B1 The thief was as sly as a fox in planning his escape from the museum.
B2 The politician was as sly as a fox in manipulating public opinion.
C1 The spy was as cunning as a fox in gathering intelligence for the mission.
C2 The master thief was as sly as a fox in executing the heist flawlessly.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 She sneaked into the kitchen as sly as a fox, trying not to wake anyone up.
A2 He tried to solve the puzzle as cunning as a fox, looking for hidden clues.
B1 The detective approached the suspect as sly as a fox, gathering information without raising suspicion.
B2 The negotiator handled the difficult situation as cunning as a fox, finding a solution that benefited both parties.
C1 The politician navigated the political landscape as sly as a fox, making strategic moves to advance their agenda.
C2 The spy operated in enemy territory as cunning as a fox, gathering valuable intelligence without being detected.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 She was as sly as a fox when she hid the cookies from her siblings.
A2 The thief was as cunning as a fox in stealing the valuable artwork.
B1 The politician was as sly as a fox in avoiding questions from the press.
B2 The spy was as cunning as a fox in gathering classified information.
C1 The mastermind behind the heist was as sly as a fox in planning the robbery.
C2 The con artist was as cunning as a fox in swindling money from unsuspecting victims.
conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses
A1 He tried to sneak past his teacher as sly as a fox.
A2 She managed to outwit the security guard as cunning as a fox.
B1 The detective solved the case by being as sly as a fox in gathering evidence.
B2 The politician was known for being as cunning as a fox in his tactics.
C1 The master thief was as sly as a fox in planning his heists.
C2 The spy operated with the precision of a fox, being as cunning as a fox in his espionage activities.
article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite
A1 The fox was as sly as a fox when it stole the chicken from the farm.
A2 She tried to be as sly as a fox when she snuck out of the house without her parents knowing.
B1 The con artist was as sly as a fox in convincing people to invest in his fake company.
B2 The politician was as cunning as a fox in manipulating the media to gain public support.
C1 The spy was as sly as a fox in gathering classified information without being detected.
C2 The master thief was as cunning as a fox in planning and executing elaborate heists.
formal He was as sly as a fox in his approach to negotiating business deals.
informal She's as cunning as a fox when it comes to getting what she wants.
slang That guy is slicker than a fox, always finding a way out of trouble.
figurative Her mind worked as slyly as a fox, always thinking one step ahead.
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