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locomotion vs creep

creep vs locomotion

locomotion and creep both are nouns.

locomotion is not a verb while creep is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
locomotion Yes No No No
creep Yes No Yes No
As nouns, creep is a hyponym of locomotion; that is, creep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than locomotion:
  • locomotion: self-propelled movement
  • creep: a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
Other hyponyms of locomotion include brachiation, walk, walking, step, gait, run, running, jog, lope, trot, crawl, crawling, creeping, circle, circuit, lap, dance step, step, stroke.
locomotion (noun) creep (noun)
self-propelled movement a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
the power or ability to move a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot
a slow longitudinal movement or deformation
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
locomotion (verb) creep (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 locomotion and creep

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