seep

intransitive-verb
UK: /siːp/
US: /siːp/

  1. To flow slowly and in small quantities through something.

    1. Water started to seep from the old pipe after the cold winter.
    2. The toxic chemicals began to seep into the groundwater, contaminating the area.

  2. To spread slowly and gradually.

    1. The sadness seemed to seep into every corner of the house after she left.
    2. Doubt began to seep into his mind as the deadline approached and the project remained unfinished.

Synonyms

percolate drip leak trickle ooze
seep transitive-verb

  1. To flow or leak slowly through porous material.

    1. The rain will seep through the tent overnight, so move to the car.
    2. The dye will seep into the fabric, so we must dryclean the outfit by hand.
seep noun

  1. A place where liquid slowly flows out of the ground.

    1. The seep was a source of fresh water for the animals.
    2. We found a small seep of oil near the old well, so maybe there's more deeper down.

  2. The act of seeping; a slow flow or leak.

    1. The seep of water damaged the floor over many days.
    2. The seep of information to the press caused a major scandal for the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seep" in English means: To flow slowly and in small quantities through something., To spread slowly and gradually..

The phonetic transcription of "seep" is /siːp/ in British English and /siːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seep": percolate, drip, leak, trickle, ooze.

Example usage of "seep": "Water started to seep from the old pipe after the cold winter.". More examples on the page.