seep

Meaning

seep means a small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

• The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.
• Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.