Stone - age-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A stone is a small piece of rock, often hard and solid, found naturally on the ground. It can be used for building, decoration, or as a tool. Stones vary in size, shape, and color.
Definition:
A hard, solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made.
Synonyms:
rock, pebble, boulder, gem, mineral
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
feather, pillow
Common Collocations:
stone wall, stone age, stepping stone, stone cold, heart of stone
Derivatives:
stony, stonily
Usage Tips:
Use "stone" as a noun for natural mineral material or as a verb meaning to pelt with stones.
Common Phrases:
kill two birds with one stone, leave no stone unturned, a rolling stone gathers no moss
Etymology:
From Old English "stān," related to Dutch "steen" and German "Stein."
Examples:
- 1. She skipped a flat stone across the pond.
- 2. The ancient temple was built from massive stone blocks.
- 3. He picked up a smooth stone from the riverbank.
- 4. The villagers used to stone criminals as punishment.