crept

[krept]

crept Definition

• 1. past tense and past participle of 'creep'
• 2. to move slowly and quietly, especially in order to avoid being noticed

Using crept: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crept" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cat crept up on the mouse.

• Example

  He crept out of the room so as not to wake his sleeping wife.

• Example

  The thief crept into the house through an open window.

crept Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crept

• sneaked
• crawled
• slipped

Antonyms for crept

• marched
• stomped
• strutted

Phrases with crept

• creep up on someone

  to approach someone quietly and unexpectedly

  Example

  I didn't hear him come in - he must have crept up on me.

• creep out

  to make someone feel nervous or frightened

  Example

  The horror movie really creeped me out.

• creep in

  to gradually become a part of something

  Example

  Over time, technology has crept into every aspect of our lives.

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Summary: crept in Brief

'Crept' [krept] is the past tense and past participle of 'creep', which means to move slowly and quietly, especially in order to avoid being noticed. It is often used to describe sneaking up on someone or moving stealthily. Examples include 'The cat crept up on the mouse' and 'The thief crept into the house through an open window.'