brook (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: brʊk

Definition

A small stream, especially one that flows through a meadow or forest.

Examples

• We followed the winding brook through the woods.

• The sound of the brook was very relaxing.

• Children often play by the brook in the summer.

How to Use brook

brook of (prepositional phrase)

A small stream that flows through a specific area. — "The path led us to the brook of the valley."

Synonyms of brook

Words with a similar meaning to brook:

• stream
• creek
• rivulet
• waterway

Antonyms of brook

Words with the opposite meaning to brook:

• ocean
• river
• lake

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