Pronunciation

/stəʊn/

Definitions

Noun

• A type of solid mineral or aggregate of minerals, typically consisting of one or more chemical compounds. Examples: A granite stone, a sedimentary stone.
• A piece of solid matter, often used as a building material or for decorative purposes. Example: A marble statue made from a single stone.
• An object thrown or used in games like bowling or dodgeball. Example: Throwing a stone across the river.

Verb

• To throw or place a stone, typically as part of a game or action. Example: The children were playing a game of stone-skipping.
• To mark or engrave with a stone tool, as in ancient times. Example: The ancient people carved their symbols into stone tablets.

Adjective

• Hard and durable, typically forming part of the Earth’s crust. Example: A stone floor that has stood the test of time.
• Immovable or unyielding. Example: A stone heart, meaning someone is very stubborn.

Phrases

• “Carve your name in stone” implies something is permanent or enduring.
• “As solid as a rock” refers to something being very strong and reliable.
• “A pebble in the shoe” is a figure of speech for a small annoyance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The stone bridge over the river dates back to the 19th century.”
• Verb: “He chiseled his initials into the stone wall.”
• Adjective: “Her determination was as steady as a stone during the marathon.”

Synonyms

• Rock
• Boulder
• Limestone
• Slate
• Pebble
• Granite
• Flint -燧石 (in some contexts)