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Rareseep
The correct spelling is seep.
How to pronounce seep
/siːp/
nounIPA: /siːp/
Say it like: See-p
The correct spelling is seep. A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping. For example: "The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."
Usage Examples
“The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.”
“Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.”
“The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.
- 2.Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.
- 3.The seeping away of a liquid, etc.
- 4.A seafloor vent.
verb
- 1.To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
- 2.To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.
- 3.To diminish or wane away slowly.
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