Definition of seep

seepverb

thấm

/siːp//siːp/

The word "seep" comes from the Old English word "sīpan," which means "to drip or drop." It's related to the Old Norse word "sypa" and the Old Saxon word "siban," both also meaning "to drip." In Middle English, the word "sepen" was commonly used to describe the slow flow of water or other liquids through a porous substance, such as soil or rock. The spelling of the word evolved over time, with variations such as "seppen," "sepen," and "syppen" appearing in different texts. The meaning of "seep" has remained largely unchanged throughout its history, with modern definitions describing it as the slow, steady flow of liquid through a porous material. It is often used to describe the movement of water or other liquids into or through the ground, as well as the diffusion of gases through a surface or membrane. Overall, the word "seep" has evolved over time, but its meaning and pronunciation have remained consistent, rooted in its Old English origins and reflecting the common understanding of the slow, gradual flow of liquid through a porous material.

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Example:
  • Water seeped through the cracks in the old wooden floorboards.

    Nước thấm qua các vết nứt trên sàn gỗ cũ.

  • The coffee smell seeped out of the mug as I lifted the lid.

    Mùi cà phê tỏa ra từ cốc khi tôi nhấc nắp lên.

  • The sweet scent of flowers seeped into my bedroom through the open window.

    Mùi hương ngọt ngào của hoa tràn vào phòng ngủ của tôi qua cửa sổ mở.

  • Smoke seeped out of the chimney and filled the air with an acrid scent.

    Khói bốc ra từ ống khói và lan tỏa trong không khí một mùi khét lẹt.

  • The warmth of the sun seeped into my skin on a quiet afternoon.

    Hơi ấm của mặt trời thấm vào da tôi vào một buổi chiều yên tĩnh.

  • Sound seeped out of the guitar as the musician strummed a melancholic tune.

    Âm thanh phát ra từ cây đàn guitar khi người nhạc công gảy một giai điệu buồn.

  • The aroma of food seeped into the kitchen from the neighbor's house.

    Mùi thơm của thức ăn từ nhà hàng xóm lan vào bếp.

  • Sorrow seemed to seep out of the bereaved family at the funeral.

    Nỗi buồn dường như trào ra từ gia đình tang quyến tại đám tang.

  • The sound of waves seeped softly into my ears as I walked along the beach.

    Tiếng sóng biển nhẹ nhàng chảy vào tai tôi khi tôi đi dọc bãi biển.

  • Mist seeped through the trees and shrouded the forest in a mysterious veil.

    Sương mù len lỏi qua các tán cây và bao phủ khu rừng bằng một tấm màn bí ẩn.

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