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what is the meaning of "creep back in"?
the feelings were starting to creep back in.
1.what is the meaning of "creep back in"?
2.why are there two adverb {back in} after creep?
3.what are the difference between "creep back "and "creep back in"? i mean, why is adding an "in" in this phrasal verb?
4.feelings pronounce ['fi:lɪŋz] or ['fi:lɪŋs]? which one is right?
Dec 19, 2015 7:11 AM
Answers · 2
1- creep back in: to gradually and secretly get back to you.
2- the two prepositions strengthens the meaning.
3- Addition of "in" emphasises the meaning of the verb, feelings don't just creep back, but they creep back IN you
4- The first one with /z/ is right since the last sound is voiced.
December 19, 2015
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