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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.
The meaning of CREEPING is developing or advancing by slow imperceptible degrees. How to use creeping in a sentence.
CREEP definition: 1. to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed: 2. someone who…. Learn more.
Creeping definition: the act or practice of following someone persistently or stealthily, especially online. See examples of CREEPING used in a sentence.
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. by degrees idiom. claw your way (somewhere) idiom.
Definition of creeping adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of CREEP is to move along with the body prone and close to the ground. How to use creep in a sentence.
Creeping definition: the act or practice of following someone persistently or stealthily, especially online. See examples of CREEPING used in a sentence.
Creep definition: to move slowly with the body close to the ground, as a reptile or an insect, or a person on hands and knees.. See examples of CREEP used in a sentence.
Creep is the tendency of a solid material to move or change shape slightly as a result of stress that continues for some time. As the stress continues, the extension of the metal caused by creep eventually leads to failure.
