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creep vs locomotion

locomotion vs creep

creep and locomotion both are nouns.

creep is a verb but locomotion is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
creep Yes No Yes No
locomotion Yes No No No
As nouns, locomotion is a hypernym of creep; that is, locomotion is a word with a broader meaning than creep:
  • creep: a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
  • locomotion: self-propelled movement
Other hypernyms of creep include travel.
creep (noun) locomotion (noun)
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body self-propelled movement
a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot the power or ability to move
a slow longitudinal movement or deformation
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
creep (verb) locomotion (verb)
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
to go stealthily or furtively
grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface)
show submission or fear
Difference between creep and locomotion

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