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stones

 

[ stษ™สŠnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

precious stones

Hard solid nonmetal mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material.

Synonyms

gem, jewel, mineral

Examples of usage

  • Her engagement ring was set with a large diamond and several other precious stones.
  • The castle walls were built of large stones.
  • He collected colorful stones from his travels around the world.
Context #2 | Noun

kidney stones

Small hard deposit that forms in the kidneys and is often painful when passed.

Synonyms

nephrolithiasis, renal calculi

Examples of usage

  • He was rushed to the hospital with severe pain caused by kidney stones.
  • Drinking plenty of water can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Context #3 | Noun

stones in a game

A small piece of rock used in various games, especially in the game of marbles.

Synonyms

marble, pebble, rock

Examples of usage

  • She won the game by hitting her opponent's stone out of the circle.
  • The children enjoyed playing with colorful stones in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "stones" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผะตะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kamienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pierres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ piedras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kameny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kamene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿณๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kamni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ piedras

Word origin

The word 'stones' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'stan'. It has been used for centuries to refer to hard solid mineral matter, precious gems, and small pieces of rock. Stones have played important roles in various cultures and have been used for construction, decoration, and games. The formation of kidney stones has been a medical concern throughout history, with treatments evolving over time.

See also: stone, stonecarver, stonecraft, stonecutter, stonecutting, stoned, stonemason, stonemasonry, stoner, stoneware, stonework, stony.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,182, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.