meaning and correct usage of this
"As time creeps on, my doubts creep in"
I am not sure what is the meaning of this sentence. I looked up on the dictionary but it shows a lot of definitions of the verb "creep" but I can not understand what is the meaning of "creep on" and "creep in" What is the usage of these phrasal verbs?.
Please Give me examples of the usage of these verbs, in what context are they used? Do they have different meanings according to context ?
Thank you so much.
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As time creeps on (as time slowly moves forward)
My doubts creep in (my mind is slowly filled with doubts)
hope this helps! :)
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This could perhaps be rewritten as "As time goes on, my mind is filled with doubt." Of course, it is written as it is for poetic / witty purposes though. :)
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you could easily replace the word 'creep' with the word 'move' and you will have the same sentence.
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here, 'creep' means 'to move slowly'... the word 'on' is referencing the passing of time... the word 'in' is understood to represent 'in my mind', because doubts are in one's mind.
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