seep into
/siːp ˈɪntuː/
penetrate slowly
📚 Meanings
- 1.
(Of a liquid or gas) to flow or spread slowly through a porous substance or small holes.
"Water seeped into the basement through cracks."
- 2.
(Of an idea, feeling, or influence) to gradually spread through or become part of something.
"His frustration began to seep into her attitude."
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The rain had seeped into the tent, making everything damp.
The rain had seeped into the tent, making everything damp.
Over time, his cynical views began to seep into the team's morale.
Over time, his cynical views began to seep into the team's morale.
The smell of freshly baked bread seeped into every corner of the house.
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How do you pronounce seep into?
seep into is pronounced [/siːp ˈɪntuː/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does seep into mean?
seep into means "penetrate slowly". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is seep into?
seep into is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The rain had seeped into the tent, making everything damp." — used to mean "penetrate slowly".
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