Creep in Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹip/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KREEP-in
kɹˈiːp/ /ˈɪn
kreep-IN
Definition
To gradually and often secretly enter a place, situation, or someone's mind, often without being noticed immediately.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (someone entering a room without notice) and figuratively (feelings, problems, mistakes). Common with negativity: 'doubt creeps in', 'errors creep in'. Usually informal and often with something unwanted or unplanned.
Spanish: colarse - aparecer poco a pocoPortuguese (BR): entrar sorrateiramente - infiltrar-sePortuguese (PT): entrar sorrateiramente - infiltrar-seChinese (Simplified): 悄悄进入 - 渐渐渗入Chinese (Traditional): 悄悄進入 - 漸漸滲入Hindi: चुपके से घुसना - धीरे-धीरे आ जानाArabic: يتسلل - يظهر تدريجياًBengali: চুপচাপ ঢুকে পড়া - ধীরে ধীরে প্রবেশ করা (অভ্যন্তরীণ বা মানসিক)Russian: незаметно проникать - постепенно закрадыватьсяJapanese: 忍び込む - じわじわ入る（心や状況に）Vietnamese: lén lút len lỏi vào - dần dần xuất hiệnKorean: 스며들다 - 슬며시 들어오다Turkish: yavaşça girmek - fark edilmeden sızmakUrdu: چپکے سے داخل ہونا - آہستہ آہستہ سرایت کرناIndonesian: merayap masuk - perlahan-lahan masuk tanpa disadari
Example Sentences
A cold wind started to creep in through the window.
basic
Fear can creep in when you are alone in the dark.
basic
Over time, bad habits can creep in without you noticing.
natural
Small mistakes can creep in if you are not careful.
basic
As deadlines approach, stress starts to creep in at work.
natural
He tried to stay positive, but doubt would always creep in.
natural