Meaning of the word creep in English

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creep

US /kriːp/

UK /kriːp/

move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed

Example:

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The cat crept silently towards the bird.

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He crept out of the room so as not to wake anyone.

Synonym:

sneak tiptoe slither crawl prowl

(of a plant) grow along the ground or other surface by means of extending stems or branches

Example:

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Ivy creeps up the old stone wall.

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The vine crept across the garden path.

Synonym:

climb sprawl trail spread

(of a feeling or an unpleasant sensation) develop or spread gradually and almost imperceptibly

Example:

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A feeling of dread crept over her.

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Doubt began to creep into his mind.

Synonym:

develop emerge arise spread grow

a person who is regarded as unpleasant and annoying

Example:

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He's such a creep, always staring at people.

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I got a weird vibe from that guy, he's a total creep.

Synonym:

weirdo pervert sleazeball freak oddball

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creep up creep up on