stone
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/stoʊn/
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/stəʊn/
hard rock
Etymology
'stone' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stān', where 'stān' meant 'rock or stone'.
'stān' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'stone'.
Initially, it meant 'rock or stone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small piece of rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion.
He threw a stone into the lake.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a hard, solid non-metallic mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material.
The house was built of stone.
Synonyms
Noun 3
a unit of weight equal to 14 pounds (approximately 6.35 kilograms), used in Britain and Ireland for measuring human body weight.
He weighs 12 stone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35