English · Phrasal verb Attested

creep in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To begin to affect.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bắt đầu ảnh hưởng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The more you work at meditation, the more you'll find serenity creeping in.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To occur despite attempts to prevent it.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xảy ra mặc dù cố ngăn chặn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “creep in” mean?

To begin to affect.

Is “creep in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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