stone

Meanings

• noun

  A hard mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate, used in various applications such as construction, decoration, and as a tool.

  - "The ancient monument was built using large stones."
  - "The sculptor carved intricate designs into the stone."
  - "The children played a game of 'stones' where they threw small pebbles at each other."

• noun

  A solid mass of a particular substance, typically one that can be cut and shaped.

  - "The diamond is the hardest known natural substance, ranking higher than a regular stone."
  - "The statue was made from a single piece of marble stone."
  - "The road was paved with gravel stones."

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Pronunciation

1. /stəʊn/
   
   
   
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2. /stoʊn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

pillow princess

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Synonyms

rock , calculus , pip , pit , pebble , rock , chill , chill out , chillax , hang out , rilek , daydream , veg out , lapidate , stonen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stone
home , dome , chome , coma , moma , tome

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Variants

List of all variants of stone that leads to same result
in stone , stone , stones , stoned , stoning , Harlan Fiske Stone , Stone , Irving Stone , Lucy Stone , stane , staned , stanes , staning , Stone Age

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Etymology

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

Old English stān, from Proto-Germanic *staino-; related to stānian 'to stand'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest single piece of granite in the world, called 'Mosaic Granite', weighs over 50,000 tons.

2. The term 'stone' is also used metaphorically to describe someone who is unyielding or unchanging.

3. The first known use of a stone as a tool dates back to around 2.6 million years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. Petroglyph: A type of artwork created by carving designs into the surface of a stone.

2. Stone Age: A period in human history characterized by the use of stone tools.

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Culture

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Stone has been used in various aspects of human civilization, from construction of buildings and monuments, to tools and weapons. In literature, the term 'turning stones' is used metaphorically to describe a significant change or transformation.

How to Memorize "stone"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, rough stone sitting on the ground.
   - Imagine touching the cool, hard surface of the stone.
   - Think about the weight and solidity of the stone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stone' with the feeling of roughness.
   - Remember the image of a building made of stone.
   - Think of the term 'turning stones' when you need to remember a significant change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'stone' in your hand.
   - Remember the phrase 'Stones are strong and steady' to help remember the meaning.
   - Use the acronym S.T.O.N.E. (Solid, Tough, Old, Natural, Enduring) to remember the characteristics of a stone.

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