creep in
The phrase "creep in" often describes the gradual and often unnoticed introduction or emergence of something into a situation, thought, or place.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To gradually start to be noticeable or to influence something.
Example
- As fatigue set in, errors began to creep into her work.
B2General
(common)To begin to occur or exist, often in a subtle or unexpected way.
Example
- Suspicion crept into his thoughts.
B2Movement
(informal)To move slowly and carefully into a place or situation, often stealthily or unnoticed.
Example
- She managed to creep in without making a sound.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "creep in":
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