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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For now, the company has a nice cushion to lean on: Capital expenditures for Nvidia’s Big Tech hyperscaler consumers have crept into the neighborhood of $700 billion.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Other newfangled ways of accessing private markets have also crept onto investors’ radar in recent years, including digital stock tokens designed to mirror a company’s share-price performance without conferring actual ownership rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Mortgage rates crept below 6% earlier this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Despite the win, at this stage of his career the margins are thin and Father Time has also almost crept up on the Bronze Bomber.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Rowan crept along behind Marlie, breathing in shallow gasps, making himself as thin and small as possible.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda