Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crept
verb
/krɛpt/
Definition
Moved quietly and carefully, often to avoid being noticed.
Examples
- She crept down the hallway to avoid waking anyone.
- The cat crept up on the unsuspecting bird.
- As night fell, shadows crept across the landscape.
Meaning
To move slowly and quietly, especially in a sneaky manner.
Synonyms
- slipped
- sneaked
- stole
- inched
- crawled
