Creeper

Pronunciation: /kriːpər/

Definitions of creeper

noun a type of climbing plant that grows along the ground or up walls or trees

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a creeper in the garden.

A2 The creeper slowly climbed up the wall.

B1 The creeper plant added a nice touch to the fence.

B2 The creeper in the forest looked like it was reaching for the sky.

C1 The creeper vines intertwined with the branches of the trees.

C2 The creeper's tendrils reached out in all directions, seeking support.

Examples of creeper in a Sentence

formal The creeper plant slowly spread across the garden, clinging to the walls of the house.

informal I saw a creeper lurking in the shadows outside my window last night.

slang Watch out for that creeper, he gives me the creeps.

figurative The feeling of unease crept over me like a creeper in the darkness.

Grammatical Forms of creeper

• past tense: creeped
• plural: creepers
• comparative: creeper
• superlative: creepiest
• present tense: creeps
• future tense: will creep
• perfect tense: has creeped
• continuous tense: is creeping
• singular: creeper
• positive degree: creeper
• infinitive: to creep
• gerund: creeping
• participle: creeping

Origin and Evolution of creeper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'creeper' originated from the Old English word 'creopan' which means to creep or crawl.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'creeper' has evolved to also refer to a type of plant that grows along the ground or up walls, as well as a slang term for a person who behaves in a suspicious or creepy manner.