Pronunciation: /sip/
noun a slow escape of a liquid or gas through porous material or small holes
A1 Water seeped through the cracks in the wall.
A2 The seep of oil from the engine caused concern.
B1 The slow seep of information about the project was frustrating.
B2 The seep of rumors throughout the office was causing tension.
C1 The gradual seep of corruption within the government was alarming.
C2 The seep of toxic waste into the river was a major environmental disaster.
verb to ooze or flow slowly through small openings or pores
A1 Water can seep through cracks in the wall.
A2 The rain seeped into the basement through the window.
B1 The smell of coffee seeped into the room from the kitchen.
B2 The news of the scandal began to seep out to the public.
C1 The information slowly seeped through the ranks of the organization.
C2 The truth eventually seeped out despite their efforts to keep it hidden.
formal Water began to seep through the cracks in the foundation of the building.
informal I noticed some water seeping out from under the door.
slang The gossip about them started to seep through the whole school.
figurative The feeling of sadness seemed to seep into every corner of her heart.
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