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Tiptoe

usgb/ˈtɪptəʊ/Volume
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Sneaking Around

Use 'tiptoe' when describing moving silently to avoid detection or disturbance, like avoiding a wake-up.

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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.

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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.

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The thief tiptoed around the darkened house, avoiding creaky floorboards.
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