Creep up on

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verb

To approach someone or something quietly and slowly, often with the intent to surprise them.

The cat was trying to creep up on the mouse.
Visual representation of "creep up on" - To approach someone or something quietly and slowly, often with the intent to surprise them.

Often appears as...

  • creep up on someone
  • creep up on something
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Stealth Required

Use when describing actions that require quietness and careful movement not to be detected.

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She crept up on her friend to surprise her with a gift.
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Prey and Predator

Often used in the context of hunting or observing animals in nature.

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The photographer crept up on the birds to get a close shot.
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