Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sneak up

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.99 in modern English

Syllables
sneak up
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard

verb

To deliver a sudden effect, often unexpectedly and without warning.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

sneaks up (present, singular) sneaking up (participle, present) sneaked up (participle, past) sneaked up (past) snuck up (US, informal) sneak up on (alternative)

Synonyms

creep up

Questions

What does sneak up mean?
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard

How to pronounce sneak up

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