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Rocks: meaning, definitions and examples

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rocks

 

[ rษ’ks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

geology

Rocks are solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets.

Synonyms

boulders, stones

Examples of usage

  • The mountain was made up of huge rocks.
  • She collected colorful rocks on the beach.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To be very good, impressive, or effective.

Synonyms

excels, shines

Examples of usage

  • The new movie rocks!
  • Her performance at the concert really rocked the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "rocks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคŸเฅเคŸเคพเคจเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Felsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท roches

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rocas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฎูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skaly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฒฉ็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klettar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qayalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rocas

Etymology

The word 'rocks' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'rocc', meaning a large stone. Over time, the term evolved to refer to solid mineral material, and in modern usage, it also conveys a sense of strength and stability. The verb form of 'rocks' to denote excellence or impressiveness emerged in informal language, likely influenced by the rock music culture of the mid-20th century.

See also: rock, rockfish, rocking, rocky.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,967, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.