Stone: meaning, definitions and examples

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stone

[ stəʊn ]

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building material

A hard, solid substance that is found in the ground and is often used for building.

Synonyms

boulder, pebble, rock

Examples of usage

The house was made of stone.
The castle walls were built with large stones.

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gemstone

A hard, precious mineral that is often used in jewelry.

Synonyms

crystal, gem, jewel

Examples of usage

She wore a beautiful necklace with a shiny stone.
The ring was adorned with a sparkling stone.

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to throw

To throw stones or rocks at someone or something.

Synonyms

cast, hurl, throw

Examples of usage

The kids were playing by the river, throwing stones into the water.
The protesters were pelting the building with stones.

Translations

Translations of the word "stone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedra

🇮🇳 पत्थर (patthar)

🇩🇪 Stein

🇮🇩 batu

🇺🇦 камінь

🇵🇱 kamień

🇯🇵 石 (ishi)

🇫🇷 pierre

🇪🇸 piedra

🇹🇷 taş

🇰🇷 돌 (dol)

🇸🇦 حجر (hajar)

🇨🇿 kámen

🇸🇰 kameň

🇨🇳 石头 (shítou)

🇸🇮 kamen

🇮🇸 steinn

🇰🇿 тас (tas)

🇬🇪 ქვა (kva)

🇦🇿 daş

🇲🇽 piedra

Word origin

The word 'stone' has Old English origins, coming from the Germanic word 'stainaz'. Stones have been used by humans since prehistoric times for various purposes such as tools, weapons, and building materials. Gemstones have been valued for their beauty and rarity throughout history, with some cultures attributing mystical properties to certain stones.