creeps
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a feeling of fear, horror, or disgust, often making you feel like something is crawling on your skin.
n.a sensation of revulsion, unease, or fear, typically used with 'the' and the verbs 'give' or 'get'.
Simple“That old, empty house at the end of the street really gives me the creeps.”
In context“The way he stared at the passengers without blinking gave everyone on the bus the creeps, prompting several people to move to the front.”
UsageAlways used as a plural noun with 'the'; typically follows the verb 'give' (something gives you the creeps) or 'get' (you get the creeps).
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.moves slowly and quietly, usually to avoid being seen or heard.
v.the third-person singular present form of 'creep', meaning to move stealthily or slowly close to the ground.
Simple“The cat creeps through the tall grass when it sees a bird.”
In context“As the fog creeps across the valley floor, the visibility for drivers on the mountain pass drops to near zero.”
UsageThird-person singular form of the verb 'creep'.