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- [kreek]
- /krik/
- /kriːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kreek]
- /krik/
Definitions of creak word
- verb creak If something creaks, it makes a short, high-pitched sound when it moves. 3
- verb creak Creak is also a noun. 3
- verb creak to make or cause to make a harsh squeaking sound 3
- verb creak to make such sounds while moving 3
- noun creak a harsh squeaking sound 3
- intransitive verb creak to make a harsh, shrill, grating, or squeaking sound, as rusted hinges do 3
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Origin of creak
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English creken to croak, apparently back formation from Old English crǣcettan, variant of crācettan to croak
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Parts of speech for Creak
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
creak popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
creak usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for creak
verb creak
- squeak — a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
- screech — to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound: The child screeched hysterically. The brakes screeched.
- groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- scratch — to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail.
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