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Vocabulary Entry
creeping
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To move slowly and quietly, often on hands and knees.
Example Sentences
"The cat was creeping through the tall grass."
"He was creeping up behind her to surprise her."
"The child was creeping along the edge of the table to reach the cookies."
N
noun
The act of moving slowly or quietly, often in a stealthy manner.
Example Sentences
"There was a creeping of shadows as the sun began to set."
"I felt a creeping of unease as I walked alone at night."
"The creeping of the fog made the landscape look mystical."
A
adjective
Moving or advancing slowly or gradually.
Example Sentences
"The creeping vines climbed the walls of the old house."
"She felt a creeping sensation of dread as the door creaked open."
"There was a creeping change in the atmosphere as the storm approached."