creeping

Verb

Present participle of creep. 1. Moving slowly and quietly, typically in a way that is intended to avoid being noticed. 2. Developing or spreading gradually.

ریشه

From the Middle English word 'crepen', meaning 'to creep'.

مثال

• He was creeping around the house, trying not to wake anyone.
• The fog was creeping in from the coast.
• The feeling of unease was creeping up on her.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Creeping slowly Creeping quietly Creeping up Creeping in Creeping vines