Creeping

Pronunciation: /ˈkriːpɪŋ/

Definitions of creeping

verb moving slowly and quietly in a stealthy or cautious manner

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is creeping up on the mouse.

A2 I saw a shadow creeping outside the window.

B1 The fog was creeping in from the ocean.

B2 The feeling of unease was creeping over me as I walked through the dark alley.

C1 A sense of dread began creeping into the room as the news of the tragedy spread.

C2 The realization of his mistake slowly started creeping into his mind, causing him to panic.

Examples of creeping in a Sentence

formal The creeping vine slowly made its way up the side of the building.

informal I felt a creeping sense of unease as I walked down the dark alley.

slang I hate when that creepy guy starts creeping on me at the bar.

figurative Doubt began creeping into her mind as she questioned her decision.

Grammatical Forms of creeping

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

Origin and Evolution of creeping

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'creeping' originated from the Old English word 'creopan' which means to crawl or move slowly on the ground.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'creeping' evolved to not only describe physical movement close to the ground but also to convey a sense of stealthiness or gradual advancement in a negative or disapproving context.