
Tiptoe
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.
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.
Building Suspense
In storytelling, 'tiptoe' can describe a tense situation where silence is crucial.
The thief tiptoed around the darkened house, avoiding creaky floorboards.
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