Definitions

crept

[krept] / krɛpt /

VERB

crawl along, usually on ground

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glide inch lurk slink slither snake sneak tiptoe wriggle

STRONG

edge grovel gumshoe insinuate pussyfoot scrabble scramble skulk squirm steal worm writhe

WEAK

approach unnoticed crawl on all fours

Example Sentences

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Clare crept closer, the sound of his approach buried beneath the human commotion.

From Literature

At last light crept through the high, screened windows at the top of the room.

From Literature

Over the past three months, investors have dramatically dialed back their expectations for interest-rate cuts, while the outside chance of a rate hike has crept back into the perceived distribution of outcomes.

From MarketWatch

J.W. came back from his patrol, limping with a bur between his toes, and crept into Lloyd’s damp lap.

From Literature

Torak dropped to the ground and crept through the birch trees to the top of the hill.

From Literature