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final
Adjective
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The final thing is the last one.
Today is the final day to register for university.
final
Noun
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The final is the last game or contest.
Last week Brazil beat Germany in the semi-final. Tonight they play Italy in the final.
creep
Noun
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When an animal moves with its belly close to the ground.
The creep of the snake makes it frightening.
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Small movement of an object.
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Small and progressive changes of a measure.
Few people noticed the creep of the prices this year.
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A very annoying person who makes you nervous.
Stop staring at me all the time, you creep!
creep
Verb
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An animal creeps when it moves with its belly close to the ground.
Snakes and lizards creep.
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A plant creeps when it grows close to the ground or stuck to a wall, instead of growing upwards.
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To move slowly and quietly in a particular direction, like a snake can move.
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To change slowly and gradually.
When prices creep, some people do not immediately notice the changes.
factor
Noun
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A factor is one of a number of things that causes a result.
The main factor in the success of our program is our excellent teachers.