B2
creep vs creepy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| creepnoun/kriːp/ | Meaning an unpleasant person, especially a man who makes others feel uncomfortable or unsafe | Goes with total creep | Example Some creep kept staring at me on the train, so I changed carriages. |
| creepyadjective/ˈkriː.pi/ | Meaning strange and a little frightening, making you feel uncomfortable | Goes with creepy feeling | Example A man kept staring at me on the bus; it was really creepy. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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