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The creek flowed behind the house.
What does Creek mean?
A creek is a small stream.
Dictionary definition
a small stream of water.
Example sentences
Creek in a sentence
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We crossed the creek on stepping stones.
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After the rain, the quiet creek became wider and faster.
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Practice 1
What does creek mean?
A creek is a small stream of flowing water.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to creek?
A brook is a small stream, like a creek.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses creek correctly?
A creek is a small stream that can flow through the woods.
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MeaningCreek means A creek is a small stream.
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Synonyms
Words like Creek
streamA small flowing body of water.
brookA small stream.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dry landLand without flowing water.
desertA very dry place with little water.
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Word family
Creek word family
Base word
creek
noun
creek
Base form.
noun
creeks
More than one creek.
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Hint for students
A creek is a small stream.
Common mix-up
Creek is not the same as dry land. Creek means a creek is a small stream.
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Read this model sentence: We crossed the creek on stepping stones. Clue words: crossed, stepping, stones. Underline clue words that show why creek fits instead of dry land. Now write one new sentence that shows creek without using the word creek. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show creek?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We crossed the creek on stepping stones." Why does creek fit better than dry land?
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