Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sneak-away
phrasal verb
/sniːk əˈweɪ/
Definition
To leave a place quietly and secretly, without drawing attention to oneself.
Examples
- After the meeting ended, she decided to sneak away before anyone noticed.
- He attempted to sneak away from the party without saying goodbye.
- The children tried to sneak away from home to play in the park.
Meaning
To escape or depart in a stealthy manner, often to avoid detection or notice from others.
Synonyms
- slip away
- creep away
- escape
- steal away
- abscond
