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creeps

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɹips// UK //kɹˈiːps// creeps

v. to move slowly and quietly, often because you are afraid or trying not to be seen. You use this when someone walks with small, careful steps.

v. to move with slow, cautious steps, typically to avoid detection or due to fear. Intransitive; often followed by 'along' or 'into'.


SIMPLE

The cat creeps across the floor.

CONTEXTUAL

She creeps into the room to check if her brother is awake.

COMPLEX

The detective creeps along the shadowed corridor, holding his breath to ensure the suspect remains unaware of his presence.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.

Pitfall

He crepted awayHe crept awayThe past tense of 'creep' is 'crept', not 'crepted'.

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