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sneaking up
UK
/ˈsniːkɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈsnikɪŋ ʌp/
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sneak up
verb
sneaking up
Gerund
sneaked up
Past Simple
sneaked up
Past Participle
sneaking up
Gerund
UK
/sniːk ʌp/
US
/snik ʌp/
s'approcher furtivement
S'emploie quand on s'approche discrètement de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, souvent pour surprendre ou ne pas être remarqué.
The cat managed to sneak up on the bird without making a sound.
Le chat a réussi à s'approcher furtivement de l'oiseau sans faire de bruit.
Synonyms
creep up
approach stealthily
tiptoe
slip up
pounce
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sneak up
verb
To approach someone or something quietly and in a secretive manner, often to surprise or avoid detection.
The cat managed to sneak up on the bird without making a sound.
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