Creep up

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phrasal verb

To approach slowly and quietly without being noticed.

She managed to creep up on her brother and scare him.
Visual representation of "creep up" - To approach slowly and quietly without being noticed

Often appears as...

  • creep up on
  • creep up behind
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Stealth Required

Used when someone must move without being seen or heard, often in games or playful situations.

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The cat would always creep up on the unsuspecting birds.
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Quiet Surprise

Implies a surprise element; the person being crept up on is usually unaware until the last moment.

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He loved to creep up behind his friends to surprise them.
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Sensory Imagery

Often creates a mental picture of careful and silent movement, used in storytelling.

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The thief crept up to the open window, silent as the night.
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