seeps Meaning & Definition
What Does Seeps Mean?
Seeps is used as a noun meaning plural of seep. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of seep. As a verb, it means To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
Seeps Definition (Noun)
- plural of seep
Seeps as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of seep
Noun
- A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.
- Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.
- The seeping away of a liquid, etc.
- A seafloor vent.
Verb
- To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.
- To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.
Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.
- To diminish or wane away slowly.
The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away.
Synonyms of Seeps
Seeps synonyms and antonyms →Seeps in a Sentence
The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.
Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.
The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away.
Word Forms & Grammar
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