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stones

/stəʊnz/
Meanings
  • noun

    A collection of minerals that are used for building, decoration, or as tools.

    - "The ancient Egyptians used limestone and sandstone for constructing their pyramids."
    - "The sculptor carved intricate designs into the marble stones."
  • verb

    The action of throwing or propelling a projectile or other object.

    - "The quarterback stones the ball to his receiver."
    - "The child enjoyed stones apples during the autumn festival."
Pronunciation
  1. /stoʊnz/



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Synonyms

rock , calculus , pip , pit , pebble , rock , chill , chill out , chillax , hang out , rilek , daydream , veg out , lapidate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stones
throws , glows , mows , bows
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Stones (Irish) : Stones, pebbles

  2. Stones (Scottish Gaelic) : Stones, rocks

Variants
List of all variants of stones that leads to same result
Stones , stone , stoned , stones , stoning , in stone , people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones , altar stone , altar stones , cinnamon stone , cinnamon stones , curling stone , curling stones , foundation stone , foundation stones , kidney stone , kidney stones , living stone , living stones
Forms
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stony, stonier, stoniest

Etymology
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Old English stān, Proto-Germanic *staino-, from PIE *sta- 'to stand'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest known single piece of granite is called 'Monadnock,' located in New Hampshire, USA.

  2. The term 'gneiss' is derived from the Greek word for 'worn,' as gneiss rocks often have a distinctive banded texture.

  3. The mineral quartz is one of the most common minerals found in the Earth's crust, and it can be found in various types of stones, including sandstone, granite, and marble.

Related Concepts
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  1. Geology: The scientific study of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and various processes, including the formation and properties of stones.

  2. Petrology: A branch of geology that deals with the origin, occurrence, composition, and properties of natural minerals, especially rocks.

Culture
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Stones have played significant roles in various cultures throughout history. They have been used as building materials, tools, and decorative elements. In ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome, massive stones were used to construct monumental structures like pyramids, temples, and amphitheaters. In literature, stones have often been used as symbols of strength, endurance, and resilience. In music, the term 'stones' can refer to a genre of rock music.

How to Memorize "stones"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pile of rough, textured stones.
    - Visualize the shape and weight of a smooth, polished stone in your hand.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stones' with the feeling of roughness and weight.
    - Connect the word 'stones' with the image of ancient structures made from massive rocks.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'stones': 'The stony ground made it difficult for the seeds to grow.'
    - Use the acronym 'S.T.O.N.E.S.' to remember the forms: 'Smooth, Textured, Oval, Nugget, Edged, Smooth'.

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