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Vocabulary Entry
seep
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To flow or leak slowly through a surface or porous material.
Example Sentences
"Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall."
"The smell of garlic seeped into the air while cooking."
"Oil can seep from the engine if there is a leak."
N
noun
The act of seeping; a slow flow or leak.
Example Sentences
"There was a seep from the underground pipe."
"The seep of moisture has caused damage to the wooden floor."
"We noticed a seep in the basement after the heavy rain."