creep in

UK
/kriːp ɪn/
US
/krip ɪn/

Translations

creep inverb
crept in
Past Simple
crept in
Past Participle
creeping in
Gerund
UK
/kriːp ɪn/
US
/krip ɪn/
s'insinuerSe dit d'une idée, d'un sentiment ou d'un changement qui apparaît progressivement ou à l'improviste.
Doubt began to creep in as the deadline approached.
Le doute a commencé à s'insinuer à mesure que la date limite approchait.
se faufilerSe dit d'une entrée discrète et prudente, sans se faire remarquer.
He tried to creep in without waking anyone.
Il a essayé de se faufiler à l'intérieur sans réveiller personne.
Synonyms
sneak in
enter quietly
slip in

Definitions

creep inverb
To enter or appear gradually or unexpectedly.
Doubt began to creep in as the deadline approached.
To move slowly and carefully to avoid being noticed.
He tried to creep in without waking anyone.