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Definition creep in in British English

creep in phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to gradually start to affect or change something

Example

Politicians have warned of voter cynicism creeping in, unless there's an immediate inquiry.

Example

It seems that very few errors crept into the text.

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2

if a word or meaning creeps in, it gradually becomes used

Example

The French worry about the number of English words continuing to creep in.

Example

A new meaning of 'sexy' crept into the language a few years ago.

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Definition creep in in British English