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Meaning of creep

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

creep

Pronunciation:/kɹiːp/

verb

Definitions

  1. To move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground.

    Synonyms:crawl
  2. Of plants, to grow across a surface rather than upwards.

  3. To move slowly and quietly in a particular direction.

  4. To make small gradual changes, usually in a particular direction.

creep

Pronunciation:/kɹiːp/

noun

Definitions

  1. The movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails)

  2. A relatively small gradual change, variation or deviation (from a planned value) in a measure.

  3. A slight displacement of an object: the slight movement of something

  4. The gradual expansion or proliferation of something beyond its original goals or boundaries, considered negatively.

    Example: christmas creep