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Bone

UK /["/bəʊn/"]/US /["/bəʊn/"]/

Definition

any of the hard parts that form the skeleton of the body of a human or an animal

In simple words: A hard part of a body inside animals or people.

Examples

  • The dog buried a bone in the backyard.
  • The doctor explained that a healthy diet is important for strong bones.
  • People have different types of bones in their skeleton.
  • During dinner, I found a bone in my piece of chicken.
  • She fractured a bone in her arm while playing soccer.

Usage notes

Use 'bone' in anatomical or culinary contexts. Avoid when discussing unrelated topics or in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'bone' like 'own' - that's your own hard part!

Collocations

  • delicate
  • fine
  • healthy
  • break
  • chip
  • crack
  • structure
  • marrow
  • cancer
  • every bone in somebody’s body
  • skin and bone

Synonyms

  • skeleton part
  • hard tissue
  • osseous tissue

Antonyms

  • muscle

Common mistakes

  • Confusing bone with other body parts like muscle or cartilage.
  • Using plural 'bones' when referring to a single type as in 'a chicken bone.'