Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crept
verb
/krɛpt/
Definition
To move slowly and quietly in a sneaky manner.
Examples
- The cat crept silently through the grass, stalking its prey.
- She crept into the room, hoping not to wake anyone.
- As the night grew darker, the fog crept in, enveloping the town.
Meaning
Crept is the past tense of the verb ‘creep,’ which means to move silently and cautiously, often to avoid being noticed.
Synonyms
- moved stealthily
- crawled
- slipped
- edged
- inched
