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Irregular verb

creep

/kriːp/

Base
creep
Past simple
crept
Past participle
crept

Usage

crept is the same in the simple past and the participle, so has crept relies on the auxiliary for its tense.

Meaning

  • to move slowly and quietly

Example

The cat crept towards the bird.

He crept downstairs so he wouldn't wake anyone.

Doubt has crept into her voice recently.