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Meaning of seeping
The primary meaning of the word "seeping" is to flow or pass slowly through a small opening or porous material.
Etymology of seeping
The word "seeping" originates from the verb "seep", which is derived from the Old English word "sīpan" or "sēpan", meaning to soak or filter through
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe the act of fluid flowing through a porous material
Synonyms
leaking
dripping
oozing
seepage
permeating
spreading
flowing
dripping
trickling
creeping
crawling
slipping
sliding
gliding
easing
slipping
leaking
exuding
emanating
diffusing
radiating
penetrating
filtering
percolating
infusion
injection
penetration
transmission
transference
conveyance
leakage
overflow
spillage
discharge
Definitions
- To flow or pass slowly through a small opening or porous material
- * To become slowly apparent or noticeable
- * To spread or flow gradually into something
Usage Examples
- Water was seeping through the crack in the wall
- * The news of the scandal was seeping into the public consciousness
- * Oil was seeping from the damaged engine
Antonyms
blocking
stopping
halting
preventing
obstructing
hindering
barring
damming
stemming
shutting
closing
sealing
clogging
congesting
choking
stifling
smothering
suppressing
restraining
containing
controlling