seep
UK: siːp | US: siːp
vi. to flow or pass slowly through small openings or pores
vi. (of liquid) to ooze or trickle gradually
vt. to cause (liquid) to permeate or leak gradually
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The word "seep" originates from Middle English sipen, meaning "to soak or percolate," likely derived from Old English sīpian ("to seep, trickle"). It shares Proto-Germanic roots with Dutch zijpen and German siefen ("to drip"), reflecting a core concept of slow liquid movement. The word's simplicity and onomatopoeic quality (evoking the soft sound of dripping) have preserved its form and meaning over centuries.
Rainwater began to seep through the cracked basement walls.
Oil seeped from the engine, leaving dark stains on the pavement.
The scent of coffee seeped into the room from the kitchen.
Sandbars form where river water seeps into the ocean.
Fear seeped into her thoughts as the storm grew stronger.