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Seeped: meaning, definitions and examples

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seeped

 

[ siหpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

liquid movement

Seeped refers to a gradual leak or movement of liquid through a porous material or the edges of containers. This process often occurs slowly and may not be immediately visible, making it seem as if the substance is gently oozing or trickling out. In a more abstract sense, the term can also describe the slow infiltration of ideas or feelings into an environment or a person's consciousness.

Synonyms

dripped, leaked, oozed, permeated, trickled.

Examples of usage

  • The water seeped through the cracks in the wall.
  • Ideas about sustainability have seeped into our daily lives.
  • The scent of fresh coffee seeped into the room.
  • The oil had seeped into the soil, affecting the plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "seeped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infundido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคชเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช durchtrรคnkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meresap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัะพั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesiฤ…kniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตธ้€ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imbibรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empapado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ฉฐ๋“ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nasycenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prelial

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ—้€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ soginn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empapado

Etymology

The word 'seep' originates from the Old English term 'sฤ“pan', which means 'to drain'. It is related to various Germanic languages, indicating a common ancestry in European linguistic development. The root reflects the idea of liquids moving slowly and imperceptibly through materials. Over time, seep has come to encompass broader meanings beyond just liquids, including the transfer of concepts and emotions, illustrating its evolution in the English language. As industrialization occurred, the word became relevant in discussing various processes, particularly in relation to water and other fluids in both natural and man-made environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,807, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.