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/stoʊnz/
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/stəʊnz/
(stone)
hard rock
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stone' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stān', where 'stān' meant 'rock or stone'.
Historical Evolution
'stān' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'stone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rock or stone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small pieces of rock or mineral matter.
The path was covered with small stones.
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Noun 2
a unit of weight equal to 14 pounds (approximately 6.35 kilograms) in the UK.
He weighs 12 stones.
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Verb 1
to throw stones at something or someone.
The children were stoning the tree.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35