Crept: meaning, definitions and examples

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crept

[ krɛpt ]

Verb

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past tense

The word 'crept' is the simple past tense of the verb 'creep'. It means to move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being noticed. This action often implies stealth or caution. People might creep when trying to be quiet or when they are in a delicate situation. It is commonly used to describe both physical movement and figurative scenarios.

Synonyms

crawl, slip, sneak.

Examples of usage

She crept quietly down the hallway.
He crept out of bed early in the morning.
The cat crept up on the unsuspecting mouse.

Translations

Translations of the word "crept" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esgueirou

🇮🇳 चुपके से चला गया

🇩🇪 schlich

schlüpfte
schlich heimlich

🇮🇩 merayap

🇺🇦 повзти

крався
підкрадатися

🇵🇱 pełzł

🇯🇵 忍び寄った

🇫🇷 se faufiler

🇪🇸 arrastrarse

deslizarse
acercarse sigilosamente

🇹🇷 sıvışmak

🇰🇷 살금살금 움직이다

🇸🇦 زحف

🇨🇿 plížil se

🇸🇰 plazil sa

🇨🇳 潜行

爬
悄悄靠近

🇸🇮 plazil

🇮🇸 krapa

🇰🇿 зырлап

🇬🇪 ჩუმად მიახლოვება

🇦🇿 sürünmək

🇲🇽 deslizarse

Etymology

The word 'creep' traces back to the Old English 'creopan', which meant 'to crawl' or 'to creep'. This term is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'kruop', meaning 'to crawl' and Dutch 'kruipen'. The evolution of the word reflects a deep-rooted concept of low, stealthy movement that has been part of the human experience for centuries. 'Creep' has maintained its core meaning through the ages, invaluable for describing cautious or sneaky behavior. The transformation into 'crept' solidified during the Middle English period, highlighting the verb's adaptability in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,458 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.

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9460 desirability
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