Pronunciation: /snik ɪn/

Definitions of sneak in

noun a person who moves in a stealthy or furtive manner

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a sneak in the garden last night.

A2 The sneak in the movie theater ruined the experience for everyone.

B1 The sneak in the office stole confidential information.

B2 The sneak in the crowd managed to pickpocket several people without being caught.

C1 The master thief was known for his ability to sneak in and out of heavily guarded buildings undetected.

C2 The government agent used advanced technology to sneak in and gather classified intelligence.

verb to move in a stealthy or furtive manner, typically in order to avoid being detected or noticed

Example Sentences

A1 I sneak in a snack during class.

A2 She tried to sneak in a few extra items without paying.

B1 The spy managed to sneak in undetected.

B2 The burglars attempted to sneak in through the back entrance.

C1 The journalist was able to sneak in to the restricted area to get the story.

C2 The hacker was able to sneak in to the secure server and steal valuable information.

Examples of sneak in in a Sentence

formal The thief managed to sneak in through the back entrance of the museum.

informal I'm going to try to sneak in some snacks to the movie theater.

slang Let's see if we can sneak in to the concert without tickets.

figurative She always finds a way to sneak in a mention of her new car in every conversation.

Grammatical Forms of sneak in

past tense

sneaked

plural

sneak in

comparative

sneakier

superlative

sneakiest

present tense

sneak in

future tense

will sneak in

perfect tense

have sneaked in

continuous tense

sneaking in

singular

sneaks in

positive degree

sneak in

infinitive

to sneak in

gerund

sneaking in

participle

sneaking in

Origin and Evolution of sneak in

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'sneak in' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old English 'snican' meaning to creep or crawl.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sneak in' has evolved to also imply entering a place or situation in a secretive or furtive manner.