Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: creep
IPA transcription: [kɹ'ip]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: crawl, creep
    Meaning: move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; "The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed"
  • Synonyms: sneak, mouse, creep, pussyfoot
    Meaning: to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
  • Synonyms: creep
    Meaning: grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface); "ivy crept over the walls of the university buildings"
Usage examples
  • I felt a chill creep over me.
  • I'll creep forward and listen."
  • She began to creep towards him--softly, softly.
  • It quite made my flesh creep; didn't it yours?"
  • "The way I'll creep into that bull's-eye's a fact."
  • Some were to creep to the front door, some to the back.
  • Then, when all is calm, we'll creep down the stairs and take our chance.'
  • In a few days they will be full grown, and will creep out of their cells.
  • Purpose, energy, power to do, and all strong thoughts cease when doubt and fear creep in.
  • Brave as he was, there was something in this man's manner which made his skin creep with apprehension.