Basic Details
Word: Creek
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small stream of water, often smaller than a river, that flows into a larger body of water.
Synonyms: Stream, brook, rivulet
Antonyms: River, ocean
Idioms and Phrases
- Back to the creek: To return to the start or to revisit something familiar. Example: "After many years, I went back to the creek where we used to play as children."
- Cross that creek when we come to it: To deal with a problem only when it arises. Example: "I don’t want to worry about the exam yet; we’ll cross that creek when we come to it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children spent the afternoon fishing in the creek behind their house.
Example 2: We spotted a family of ducks swimming playfully in the shallow water of the creek.
Example 3: The creek was filled with smooth stones, making it a perfect spot for skipping rocks.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some creeks can dry up completely during summer months? This is because they are often fed by rainfall and can become shallow when there is little rain.
Famous Quote
"At the end of the day, all that matters is your creek; it is where you start and where you will end." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "creek" mean?
a) A large ocean
b) A small stream of water
c) A kind of fish
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A small stream of water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "creek"?
a) Ocean
b) Stream
c) Desert
d) Forest
Answer: b) Stream
3. What is an antonym of "creek"?
a) River
b) Stream
c) Rivulet
d) Brook
Answer: a) River
4. Which sentence uses "creek" correctly?
a) The creek was so deep that we could swim across it.
b) We watched the creek flow gently over the rocks.
c) The creek was filled with large whales.
d) The creek flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) We watched the creek flow gently over the rocks.
5. Which idiom means to revisit something familiar?
a) Cross that creek when we come to it
b) Back to the creek
c) In hot water
d) As clear as mud
Answer: b) Back to the creek
