What does creeping mean?
Creeping means present participle and gerund of creep.
Creeping
/ˈkɹiːpɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of creep.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of creep
- The act of something that creeps.
Example Sentences
Then, in January, a creeping tsunami of train cancellations, triggered by major staff absences as a result of the aggressive transmissibility of Omicron, heaped further misery on rail users.
It is indubitably certain, therefore, that he is able to attend, and actually attends, to all things at the same moment; to the motions of a seed, or a leaf, or an atom; to the creepings of a worm, the flutterings of an insect, and the journeys of a mite […]
Synonyms for creeping
Antonyms for creeping
Related Words
Word Forms
- creepings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for creeping?
Common synonyms include creep, moving, crawl, crawling.
What is the opposite of creeping?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use creeping in a sentence?
Then, in January, a creeping tsunami of train cancellations, triggered by major staff absences as a result of the aggressive transmissibility of Omicron, heaped further misery on rail users.
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