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To have replaced one's clothing
Past tense for to move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed
“Sometimes, when Josie knew no one would notice, she'd creep downstairs to the kitchen as quiet as a mouse and tiptoe out the back door when the cook wasn't looking.”
Past tense for to physically move slowly with one's torso or belly close to the ground
“I decided to creep under the bush to avoid being detected.”
Past tense for to move very slowly (towards something)
“Was it just me, or did April creep at a snail's pace?”
Past tense for to move or act at a slow or leisurely pace
“Sasha and Maya creep behind the rest of the group while chatting leisurely about the latest in fashion.”
Past tense for to behave in a sycophantic manner towards someone with power or privilege
“All you need to do is to creep to the boss and you will be fine.”
Past tense for to go or travel somewhere in a slow or leisurely way
Past tense for to walk while shuffling or dragging the feet
Past tense for to intrude on someone else's territory, rights, business or personal affairs
Past tense for to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
Past tense for to depart quietly, without being noticed
Past tense for to experience, or cause to experience, a slight prickling or stinging sensation
Past tense for to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
Past tense for to extend or cause to extend in a particular direction
Past tense for to extend or advance gradually beyond intended limits
Past tense for to laze or idle by shirking one's responsibilities
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