Definition of 'brook'
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense brooks
, past tense, past participle brooking
, present participle brooked
1. countable noun
A brook is a small stream.
2. verb
If someone in a position of authority will brook no interference or opposition, they will not accept any interference or opposition from others.
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brook in British English 1
noun
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Word origin
Old English brōc; related to Old High German bruoh swamp, Dutch broekWord Frequency
brook in British English 2
verb
(tr; usually used with a negative)
to bear; tolerate
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Derived forms
brookable (ˈbrookable) adjective
Word origin
Old English brūcan; related to Gothic brūkjan to use, Old High German brūhhan, Latin fruī to enjoy
Word Frequency
brook in American English 2
SIMILAR WORDS: bear
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Word Frequency
brook in American English 1
(bruk)
noun
a small, natural stream of fresh water
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Derived forms
brookless adjective
brooklike
adjective
Word origin
[bef. 900; ME; OE brōc stream; c. D broek, G Bruch marsh]Word Frequency
brook in American English 2
(bruk)
transitive verb
SYNONYMS take, stand, endure, abide, stomach.to bear; suffer; tolerate
I will brook no interference
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Derived forms
brookable adjective
Word origin
[bef. 900; ME brouken, OE brūcan; c. D bruiken, G brauchen; akin to Goth brukjan, L fruī to enjoy]Examples of 'brook' in a sentence
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