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Brook Definition & Meaning

brook
noun
  1. a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river); "the creek dried up every summer"
verb
  1. put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"

"Brook" in song lyrics

See how brook is used in real songs:

  • "Like the man better known as the brook"
    Armel f/ GZA, Prodigal Sunn — Freestyle @ BB Kings (Live GZA Tour)
  • "I take a look and skip the knowledge, put it on my knees brook"
    Bizzy Bone — It's Only Me
  • "Somebody shook when they lost in the city of Brook'"
    Boot Camp Clik f/ 5 Ft., Ruste Juxx — BK All Day

Usage tips for "brook"

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Frequently asked questions

What does brook mean?
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river); "the creek dried up every summer" put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
What part of speech is brook?
Brook is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does brook have?
Brook has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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