The verb to creep · Conjugation
Past Simple of creep
The answer: crept
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to creep is crept.
Example: She crept into the room.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | crept |
| You | crept |
| He / She / It | crept |
| We | crept |
| You (pl.) | crept |
| They | crept |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. She creeped into the room ❌
The -eep → -ept family: keep → kept, sleep → slept, sweep → swept, creep → crept. So say She crept into the room.
2. Creepy = a little scary
Creepy describes something strange that makes you feel uncomfortable or scared: a creepy film, a creepy house.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of creep?+
Crept. It works like keep → kept and sleep → slept.
What is a creepy film?+
A creepy film is a film that makes you feel a little scared. Creepy describes something strange and scary. Young people use this word a lot.
What does he's such a creep mean?+
It means he is an unpleasant person who makes people feel uncomfortable. A creep is not a nice thing to call someone.
Is it creep or crawl?+
Crawl: to move on your hands and knees, like a baby. Creep: to move slowly and quietly, so that nobody notices. The difference is the intention.
Is it crept or creeped?+
Creep is irregular: the Past Simple is crept. Creeped exists only in the informal expression creeped out (scared, uncomfortable).
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