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creak
Meaning: to make a long, high squeaking noise
creak in a sentence
How creak is used in real sentences:
The old gate creaked as Maya pushed it open.
The floorboards creaked beneath our feet.
“Behind him, the floorboards began to creak, sending a thin squeal through the attic.”
— from the passage The Silver Key
Synonyms for creak
Other words for creak — squeak, groan and rasp — carry the same meaning.
- squeak
- groan
- rasp
Antonyms of creak
Words that mean the opposite of creak:
- move silently
- stay quiet
Where it comes from
From Middle English creken, an imitation of the sound
Memory hook
Think of an old door making an eek sound as it slowly opens.