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brooka small natural stream of water

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a small natural stream of water

Pronunciation (IPA): /brʊk/

Korean meaning: 작은 개울, 시냇물

Korean pronunciation: **브**룩

Example Sentences

  • The CEO said he would brook no excuses for missing the deadline.
  • My grandmother's cottage sits beside a charming little brook where we used to catch minnows.
  • The dictator would brook no criticism, even from his own advisors.

brook

NOUN

//brʊk//

a small natural stream of water

brook concept
💡 Concept

two children crouch beside a narrow stream as clear water flows gently over smooth stones. One child cups her hands to collect the fresh water while her friend points excitedly at small fish swimming in the shallow current. The water creates tiny ripples and bubbles as it moves downstream around fallen logs and pebbles. Forest animals like rabbits and squirrels gather at the water's edge to drink from the clean stream. Sunlight filters through the trees above, making the water sparkle as it flows peacefully through the woodland. a small natural stream of water flowing through the forest

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/brʊk/
🇬🇧 UK/brʊk/

🌳Etymology

Rootbrook

Origin

From Old English 'brōc' meaning a small stream, which comes from the Germanic root that may have been onomatopoetic, imitating the sound of flowing water.

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🎵Rhyme

booklooktookcookhook
book
look
took
cook
hook

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📝Examples

The CEO said he would brook no excuses for missing the deadline.

My grandmother's cottage sits beside a charming little brook where we used to catch minnows.

The dictator would brook no criticism, even from his own advisors.

😄 Fun example

After the heavy rain, the tiny brook turned into a rushing torrent that swept away my rubber duck.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

streamcreekrivulettolerateendure

Antonyms

rejectrefuseforbid

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