A2noun 1K

Bone

🇬🇧 UK /["/bəʊn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bəʊn/"]/

Meaning of Bone

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.

Bone in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Bone

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!

Related words

Collocations with Bone

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

Synonyms for Bone

• skeleton part
• hard tissue
• osseous tissue

Opposites of Bone

• muscle

Common mistakes with Bone

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

Frequently asked questions about Bone

What does Bone mean?

A hard part of a body inside animals or people.

What is the definition of Bone?

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

How do you use Bone in a sentence?

The dog buried a bone in the backyard.

Can you give another example of Bone?

The doctor explained that a healthy diet is important for strong bones.

What are synonyms for Bone?

Common alternatives include skeleton part, hard tissue, osseous tissue.

What is the opposite of Bone?

Opposite meanings include muscle.

What words go with Bone?

It commonly pairs with delicate, fine, healthy, break, chip, crack, structure, marrow, cancer, every bone in somebody’s body, skin and bone.

What are common mistakes when using Bone?

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

How do you pronounce Bone?

US: /["/bəʊn/"]/, UK: /["/bəʊn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bone?

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

What CEFR level is Bone?

"Bone" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.