Meaning of the word seeped in English
What does seeped mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
seeped
US /siːpt/
UK /siːpt/
Verb
1.
(past tense of seep) (of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes
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Water had seeped into the basement during the heavy rain.
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Oil seeped from the cracked pipe.
2.
(of a feeling or quality) spread gradually throughout a system or place
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A feeling of unease seeped into the room.
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His influence had seeped into every aspect of the organization.
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