phrasal verb

Creep in

Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Start to be noticeable

Meanings

  • Start to be noticeable (intransitive, International English)
  • Get included despite attempts to keep it or them out (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • He tried to stay calm, but you could hear the anger CREEPING IN.
  • Errors CREPT IN as the text got longer.

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