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Meaning of sneak up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard
  2. To deliver a sudden effect, often unexpectedly and without warning.

Examples

“If you sneak up from behind like that, you'll give me a heart attack!”
“Watch out for that brown liquor. It sneaks up on you quickly.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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