Pronunciation: /sip ɪn/
verb to gradually penetrate or spread through something
A1 The water seeps in through the cracks in the wall.
A2 I could feel the cold air seeping in under the door.
B1 The smell of fresh bread seeped in from the bakery next door.
B2 The news of the company's bankruptcy slowly seeped in among the employees.
C1 The realization of the gravity of the situation began to seep in as the days passed.
C2 The sense of peace and tranquility that the forest offered began to seep in, calming her troubled mind.
adverb in a manner that allows for gradual penetration or spreading through something
A1 The water seeped in through the crack in the wall.
A2 The smell of fresh bread seeped in through the open window.
B1 The feeling of excitement began to seep in as the concert drew closer.
B2 The importance of the situation slowly seeped in as he listened to the news.
C1 The realization of his mistake began to seep in as he reflected on his actions.
C2 The gravity of the situation finally seeped in as he processed the information.
formal The water began to seep in through the cracks in the foundation of the building.
informal I forgot to close the window and now the rain is seeping in.
slang I spilled my drink and now it's seeping in between the couch cushions.
figurative After reading the book, the deep themes and messages started to seep in and resonate with me.
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