Basic Details
Word: Brook
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, flowing stream of water.
Synonyms: Stream, creek, rivulet
Antonyms: Ocean, sea, lake
Idioms and Phrases
- To brook no delay: To not allow any delay or obstacles. Example: "The teacher will brook no delay; we must turn in our assignments on time."
- To brook the brunt: To endure the most difficult part of a situation. Example: "During the heavy storm, the small shelter had to brook the brunt of the wind and rain."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children enjoyed playing by the brook, skipping stones across the water's surface.
Example 2: As we hiked through the forest, we stopped to listen to the gentle sound of the brook flowing nearby.
Example 3: A family of ducks paddled happily in the clear brook, searching for food among the reeds.
Fun Fact
The word "brook" comes from the Old English word 'broc', which originally referred to any flowing water. Over time, it has come to specifically mean a small stream.
Famous Quote
"A brook can be a small stream, but it can have a large impact on the environment around it." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "brook" mean?
a) A large river
b) A small, flowing stream
c) A desert
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A small, flowing stream
2. Which of these is a synonym of "brook"?
a) Ocean
b) Stream
c) Fountain
d) Pond
Answer: b) Stream
3. Which sentence uses "brook" correctly?
a) The brook was deep enough for swimming.
b) The dog chased the ball into the brook and splashed around.
c) A boat sailed down the brook.
d) The brook soared high in the sky.
Answer: b) The dog chased the ball into the brook and splashed around.
4. Which idiom means to allow something, similar to the word "brook"?
a) To brook no delay
b) To make waves
c) To go with the flow
d) To fish in troubled waters
Answer: a) To brook no delay
5. What is the opposite of "brook"?
a) River
b) Ocean
c) Creek
d) Stream
Answer: b) Ocean
