Creaked: meaning, definitions and examples
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creaked
[ kriหkt ]
past tense
Creaked is the simple past tense of the verb 'creak', which means to make a prolonged, high-pitched sound, usually as a result of pressure or movement. This sound often comes from wooden floors, doors, or hinges. It is typically associated with an old or worn object.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old floor creaked under my weight.
- The door creaked loudly as it opened.
- The stairs creaked with every step she took.
Translations
Translations of the word "creaked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rangido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช knarrte
๐ฎ๐ฉ berderak
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะธะฟัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ zgrzytnฤ ล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท craquรฉ
๐ช๐ธ crujiรณ
๐น๐ท gฤฑcฤฑrdadฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฑฑ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุฑูุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ skลรญpal
๐ธ๐ฐ skลรญpal
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑๅฑไฝๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pokvaril
๐ฎ๐ธ kreppt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃาััะปะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑrฤฑldadฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ chirriรณ
Etymology
The word 'creak' originates from Middle English 'creken', which is related to the Old English 'crฤcan', meaning to create a loud noise. The term has evolved over centuries, and its usage dates back to the 15th century, indicating a sound made by something that has been worn or is under stress. The onomatopoeic nature of the word emulates the sound itself, making it easy to relate to the action it describes. Over time, 'creaked' has maintained its association with the sounds made by wooden structures and old mechanisms. Its usage in literature and everyday conversation reflects both a nostalgic quality as well as a practical description of sounds associated with aging or movement, often evoking feelings of eeriness or tranquility.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,941, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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