beck

Meanings

• Noun

  A name for a person or a small stream.

  - "The beck named after the old man who lived nearby."
  - "The beck that flowed through the village was famous for its crystal-clear water."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛk/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbɛk/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈbɛk/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈbɛk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brook , burn , creek , stream , honker , schnozzle , bill

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beck
deck , neck , perk , wreck

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. beckon (en) : To gesture or wave, especially to attract attention.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of beck that leads to same result
beck , becked , becking , becks , at her beck and call , at his beck and call , at its beck and call , at my beck and call , at one's beck and call , at our beck and call , at their beck and call , at your beck and call , at someone's beck and call

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'becc' meaning 'brook' or 'stream'.

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Trivia

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1. The name 'Beck' is also a common given name for both males and females.

2. The word 'beck' is derived from the Old English word 'beccan', which means 'to bend' or 'to curve'.

3. In some parts of the world, 'beck' is used as a surname.

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Related Concepts

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1. stream: A body of flowing water, usually larger than a creek and smaller than a river.

2. brook: A small stream, usually flowing through a wooded area.

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Culture

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In literature, 'beck' is often used to represent a small stream or brook. In art, it has been depicted as a peaceful and serene body of water. In music, there is a song titled 'Beck' by Post Malone.

How to Memorize "beck"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, clear stream flowing through a wooded area. Visualize the sound of water gently flowing over stones.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beck' with the sound of flowing water and the image of a small stream.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'beck' is a small stream, like a 'brook'.

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