Seep out Meaning in English
expression
ˈsip/ /ˈaʊt
SEEP-owt
sˈiːp/ /ˈaʊt
SEEP-owt
Definition
To flow or leak out slowly through small holes or spaces, especially of a liquid or gas.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for liquids or gases escaping slowly and unnoticed. Common with leaks, smells, or secrets ('the news seeped out'). Often sounds gentle or gradual. Not used for solid objects.
Spanish: filtrarse - salir lentamentePortuguese (BR): vazar - infiltrar-sePortuguese (PT): vazar - infiltrar-seChinese (Simplified): 渗出Chinese (Traditional): 滲出Hindi: रिसनाArabic: يتسرب خارجاًBengali: চুঁইয়ে বের হওয়াRussian: просачиваться наружуJapanese: しみ出るVietnamese: rỉ raKorean: 새어 나오다Turkish: sızmak - dışarı sızmakUrdu: رسناIndonesian: merembes keluar
Example Sentences
Water began to seep out from under the door.
basic
Oil can seep out of old containers.
basic
The smell of soup began to seep out of the kitchen.
basic
I accidentally spilled juice, but it started to seep out onto the carpet before I noticed.
natural
Rumors about the company's problems started to seep out last week.
natural
If there’s a crack in the pipe, gas might seep out before anyone notices.
natural