crept

[ krept ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of creep.

crept

/ krɛpt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of creep

Example Sentences

For a brief, shining moment Wednesday, it looked as though some semblance of sanity had crept into Donald Trump’s trade war.

From Los Angeles Times

As David Brooks' shot crept over the line, an ecstatic Bellamy leapt in the air and roared with delight.

From BBC

At one point the flames crept within a mile of the jails before fire crews beat them back.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest came with 68 seconds left Monday against the Trojans, who had crept to within a point after being down by 12.

From Los Angeles Times

But a depression crept in unexpectedly in the months after that.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• glide
• inch
• lurk
• slink
• slither
• snake
• sneak
• tiptoe
• wriggle