Word Verb
crept
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈkɹɛpt/ UK /kɹˈɛpt/ crept
Definition
v.the past tense of creep. It means you moved slowly and quietly so that nobody would hear or see you.
v.past tense and past participle of 'creep'; refers to moving slowly, quietly, and close to the ground to avoid detection.
Examples
“The cat crept through the tall grass toward the bird.”
“He crept out of the house at midnight, careful not to wake his sleeping parents.”
“As the fog rolled in, a sense of unease crept over the small coastal village, silencing the usual evening chatter.”
Usage
Intransitive verb; often followed by a prepositional phrase of direction (e.g., 'into', 'out of', 'along').
Pitfall
He creeped into the room.He crept into the room.
The verb 'creep' is irregular; the past tense is 'crept', not 'creeped'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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