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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World number one Scottie Scheffler crept back up the leaderboard with a second round of 66, putting him six-under for the tournament after an erratic opening round of 72.

From Barron's

The itch crept up my back, across my stomach and along my arms and legs.

From The Wall Street Journal

—U.S. futures nudged higher in early European trade after AI competition concerns crept through markets yesterday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the coolness of the evening air, her door was open, and gigantic shadows wavered and crept on the strange, pale grass that grew before it.

From Literature

He changed into his pajamas and crept back outside.

From Literature