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Stone

🇬🇧 UK /["/stəʊn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stəʊn/"]/

Meaning of Stone

a hard solid mineral substance that is found in the ground, often used for building

In simple words: A hard, solid piece of rock.

Stone in a sentence

• I picked up a smooth stone from the riverbank.
• The children threw stones into the pond.
• He felt as if his heart had turned to stone after the news.
• In the mountains, you can find great stone formations.
• She used a stone to crack open the nut.
• The old castle was built with huge stone blocks.

How to use Stone

Use 'stone' when referring to physical rocks or materials. It can be used both literally (like a rock) and metaphorically (like 'heart of stone'). It's appropriate in everyday conversations and formal contexts but might be less common in highly technical discussions about geology.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'stone' being tossed into a pond, creating ripples.

Related words

Collocations with Stone

• heavy
• hard
• rough
• block
• slab
• break
• cut
• hew (something from/​out of)
• block
• flag
• slab
• in stone
• be set in
• be written in
• sharp
• smooth
• round
• heap
• pile
• cast
• hurl
• throw
• foundation
• memorial
• paving
• circle
• gem
• precious
• semi-precious
• mine
• cut
• set
• glitter
• shine

Synonyms for Stone

• rock
• boulder
• gem
• pebble
• granite

Opposites of Stone

• soft
• fluid

Common mistakes with Stone

• Confused with 'rock'; 'rock' is a more general term.
• Using 'stone' when referring to small pebbles, which can cause confusion.
• Mismatch with idiomatic expressions, e.g. 'as cold as stone' without context.

Frequently asked questions about Stone

What does Stone mean?

A hard, solid piece of rock.

What is the definition of Stone?

a hard solid mineral substance that is found in the ground, often used for building

How do you use Stone in a sentence?

I picked up a smooth stone from the riverbank.

Can you give another example of Stone?

The children threw stones into the pond.

What are synonyms for Stone?

Common alternatives include rock, boulder, gem, pebble, granite.

What is the opposite of Stone?

Opposite meanings include soft, fluid.

What words go with Stone?

It commonly pairs with heavy, hard, rough, block, slab, break, cut, hew (something from/​out of), block, flag, slab, in stone, be set in, be written in, sharp, smooth, round, heap, pile, cast, hurl, throw, foundation, memorial, paving, circle, gem, precious, semi-precious, mine, cut, set, glitter, shine.

What are common mistakes when using Stone?

Confused with 'rock'; 'rock' is a more general term. Using 'stone' when referring to small pebbles, which can cause confusion. Mismatch with idiomatic expressions, e.g. 'as cold as stone' without context.

How do you pronounce Stone?

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

When should I use Stone?

Use 'stone' when referring to physical rocks or materials. It can be used both literally (like a rock) and metaphorically (like 'heart of stone'). It's appropriate in everyday conversations and formal contexts but might be less common in highly technical discussions about geology.

What CEFR level is Stone?

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