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seep

Pronunciation: /siːp/

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Definition of seep

verb

[no object, with adverbial of direction]
  • (of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes:water began to seep through the soles of his boots

noun

North American
  • a place where petroleum or water oozes slowly out of the ground.

Origin:

late 18th century: perhaps a dialect form of Old English sīpian 'to soak'

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