creeping

• Substantiv, das eine langsame Fortbewegung auf Händen und Knien oder mit dem Körper am Boden bezeichnet; auch ein langsames, schleichendes oder kriechendes Sich-ausbreiten bzw. Vorankommen.

A noun referring to a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body.

unzählbar

1. Slow movement on hands and kneesB1formal

   A slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body, typically used by infants or for stealth.

   Kriechen

   • The baby's creeping across the floor delighted the parents.
   • He used creeping to avoid being seen in the dark.
   • The soldier's creeping through the grass was silent and careful.

   Synonymecrawlcrawling

• Sich langsam, leise und vorsichtig fortbewegen, oft heimlich oder schleichend; auch von Pflanzen: sich kriechend oder rankend ausbreiten.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving slowly, quietly, and carefully, often in a stealthy or cautious manner.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Move slowly and quietlyB1formal

   To move slowly, quietly, and carefully, often to avoid being noticed.

   Schleichen

   • The cat crept silently toward the mouse.
   • He crept out of the room so as not to wake anyone.
   • We crept through the dark forest, trying not to make a sound.

   Synonymepadprowlsidleskulkslinksneakstealtiptoe

   Antonymemarchstampstompstridetramp

2. Gradually increase or spreadB2formal

   To develop or increase gradually, often in an unnoticed way.

   Sich allmählich ausbreiten oder zunehmen

   • Mistakes can creep into your work if you are not careful.
   • A feeling of unease crept over her as she entered the empty house.
   • The cost of the project has crept up over the last few months.

   Synonymecreep updevelopedgegrowinchspread

3. Act obsequiouslyB2informal

   To behave in a servile or sycophantic way in order to gain favor.

   Sich einschmeicheln

   • He is always creeping to the boss, hoping for a promotion.
   • She crept around the manager, trying to get a better assignment.
   • Stop creeping to the teacher; it's obvious.

   Synonymecrawlcringefawngrovelkowtowsuck uptoadytruckle

Phrasal-Variantencreep increep up