What does BROOK mean?

Brook 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A small stream or creek.
• Verb: To tolerate or endure something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /brʊk/
• UK: /brʊk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "brook" originated from Old English "brōc" which means "stream". It has been used in English since the 10th century. As a noun, "brook" refers to a small stream or creek. As a verb, it means to tolerate or endure something.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: Stream, creek, rivulet, runnel, rill.
• Verb: Tolerate, endure, stand, bear, suffer.

6. Related Words:

Brood, crook, shook, spook, stook.

7. Example Sentences:

• The children loved to play in the brook behind their house.
• She couldn brook the idea of leaving her cat behind when she moved.