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creeping Definition and Meaning in English (creeping definition)

gerund
Synonyms:crawlingslitheringinsidious
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Creeping definition: The action of moving slowly and quietly, often close to the ground or in a stealthy manner.

Definitions of Creeping

  1. 1gerund

    The action of moving slowly and quietly, often close to the ground or in a stealthy manner.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing something that is developing or spreading gradually and often imperceptibly.

  3. 3adjective

    Pertaining to plants or organisms that grow along the ground or a surface.

Example Sentences

“The cat was creeping silently towards the bird.”

“There's a creeping feeling of dread in the air.”

“Creeping plants can cover a wall quickly.”

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infinitivecreep
past tensecrept
nouncreeper
adjectivecreepy

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Creeping definition: The action of moving slowly and quietly, often close to the ground or in a stealthy manner.
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'Creeping' translates to 'creeping' in English. Creeping definition: The action of moving slowly and quietly, often close to the ground or in a stealthy manner.
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