The student crept/slipped into the classroom

[angliholic]

The student crept/slipped into the back of the classroom while the teacher was writing on the blackboard.



I doubt that crept and slipped both do the job in the above and carry the same connotation. Your advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

[riverkid]

The student crept/slipped into the back of the classroom while the teacher was writing on the blackboard.



I doubt that crept and slipped both do the job in the above and carry the same connotation. Your advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

I think that they do, A.

[angliholic]

Thanks, riverkid.
Got it.

[Wholeman]

In all good conscience, I would have to say that the supplied information is inadequate to formulate a concise opinion.

In other words, the paragraphs prior to, inclusive of, and following that sentence, would be necessary to make a call as to whether either is more or less appropriate.

Crept has the connotation that you are intent on accomplishing something via your stealth, whereas, slipped is more indicative of trying to avoid detection.

You would not be entirely incorrect using either in most cases, but my feeling is that you are looking for an explanation of the subtleties.

Wholeman
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[angliholic]

In all good conscience, I would have to say that the supplied information is inadequate to formulate a concise opinion.
Concurred! But the base sentence is a stand-alone sample.

In other words, the paragraphs prior to, inclusive of, and following that sentence, would be necessary to make a call as to whether either is more or less appropriate.
I find your unique way of choosing words very amusing and intriguing. Does make a call indicate decide?

Crept has the connotation that you are intent on accomplishing something via your stealth, whereas, slipped is more indicative of trying to avoid detection.
Right on! This is very subtle and tricky observation.

You would not be entirely incorrect using either in most cases, but my feeling is that you are looking for an explanation of the subtleties.

Wholeman
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[Wholeman]

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