Tiptoe
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Sneaking Around
Use 'tiptoe' when describing moving silently to avoid detection or disturbance, like avoiding a wake-up. She tiptoed out of the baby’s room after bedtime.
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Light Movement
The action is careful and delicate, often to avoid making noise on the floor. The dancers tiptoed backstage as the play went on.
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Building Suspense
In storytelling, 'tiptoe' can describe a tense situation where silence is crucial. The thief tiptoed around the darkened house, avoiding creaky floorboards.