Basic Details
Word: Creeper
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A plant that grows along the ground or up another structure; it can also refer to a person who moves stealthily or is unpleasant.
Synonyms: Climber, vine, stalker
Antonyms: Flyer, non-mover
Idioms and Phrases
- Creeping up on someone: To approach someone quietly and unexpectedly. Example: "The cat was creeping up on the bird, hoping to catch it unawares."
- To creep into something: To gradually or quietly become part of a situation. Example: "Doubt started to creep into my mind as we waited for the test results."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The creeper plant twisted around the trellis, displaying bright flowers in the spring sunshine.
Example 2: As we walked through the abandoned house, we could hear a creeper behind us, making us feel uneasy.
Example 3: The gardener carefully trimmed the creeper to keep it from overtaking the whole garden.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some creeper plants, like ivy, can grow so quickly that they cover large areas in just a few months? This ability helps them compete for sunlight against taller plants.
Famous Quote
"The creepers of the earth will flourish where the foot of man has not been." John Ruskin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "creeper" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A ground-growing plant
c) A fast animal
d) A very tall person
Answer: b) A ground-growing plant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "creeper"?
a) Fish
b) Climber
c) Horse
d) Bird
Answer: b) Climber
3. Which sentence uses "creeper" correctly?
a) The creeper danced at the party.
b) The creeper quietly moved through the garden.
c) The creeper flew high in the sky.
d) The creeper ran fast away.
Answer: b) The creeper quietly moved through the garden.
4. Which idiom means to approach someone quietly?
a) To creep into something
b) Creeping up on someone
c) Jumping over the moon
d) Running like the wind
Answer: b) Creeping up on someone
5. What is the opposite of "creeper"?
a) Walker
b) Flyer
c) Climber
d) Runner
Answer: b) Flyer
