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adjective
- 1. (of a plant) growing along the ground or other surface by means of extending stems or branches: "creeping ivy can do damage to the wall surface"
- 2. (of a negative characteristic or fact) occurring or developing gradually and almost imperceptibly: "a creeping sense of dread"
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creeping. adjective [ before noun ] disapproving uk / ˈkriː.pɪŋ / us / ˈkriː.pɪŋ / Add to word list. happening, developing, or moving slowly or gradually: We are totally against any form of creeping Socialism. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Slow and moving slowly. (as) slow as molasses idiom. at a snail's pace idiom. by and by idiom.
Creeping means developing or advancing by slow imperceptible degrees. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of creeping.
Learn the meaning of creep as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use creep in different contexts, such as moving quietly, increasing slowly, or describing an unpleasant person.
Creeping definition: the act or practice of following someone persistently or stealthily, especially online. See examples of CREEPING used in a sentence.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word creep as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Creep can mean to move slowly, to spread over a surface, to change shape, to cause a sensation of horror, or to be an unpleasant person.
Creeping means having a stem that grows along the ground or happening slowly and stealthily. Learn more about the word frequency, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of creeping with Collins English Dictionary.
Creeping means developing gradually or having stems that grow along the ground. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.
