crept Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
crawl; creep.
- The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed
verb to go stealthily or furtively
pussyfoot; mouse; sneak; creep.
- ..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house
verb grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface)
creep.
- ivy crept over the walls of the university buildings
verb show submission or fear
fawn; crawl; grovel; cower; cringe; creep.