seeped
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B2
/siːp/
(seep)
slowly flow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seep' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sēpan', where the root meant 'to drip' or 'to ooze'.
Historical Evolution
'seep' changed from Old English 'sēpan' to Middle English forms such as 'sepen' and eventually became the modern English word 'seep'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drip or ooze slowly', and this core meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'seep' — to flow or pass slowly through small openings or porous material.
Water seeped through the cracked wall.
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Last updated: 2025/09/03 05:10