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Synonyms & Similar Words
rocks
pebbles
gravel
boulders
pebbles
gems
minerals
crystals
marbles
beads
nuggets
shards
fragments
chips
splinters
slivers
shards
clumps
clods
lumps
masses
blocks
slabs
pillars
monoliths
obelisks
statues
sculptures
carvings
ornaments
decorations
jewels
treasures
artifacts
relics
fossils
geodes
agates
jaspers
quartzes
granites
basalts
lavas
stones
cobbles
shingles
flagstones
paving stones
headstones
tombstones
monuments
memorials
markers
boundaries
borders
edges
thresholds
curbs
kerbs
gutters
channels
waterways
canals
rivers
streams
brooks
creeks
torrents
cascades
cataracts
waterfalls
Meaning of stones
The primary meaning of the word "stones" refers to small rock fragments or pieces of rock.
Definitions
- A small rock or pebble, typically small enough to be picked up.
- A rock or mineral substance of a particular kind, used for a specific purpose, such as building or ornamentation.
- A unit of weight or measure, equivalent to 6.35029318 kilograms.
Etymology of stones
The word "stones" originates from Old English "stān", which is also the source of the Modern English word "stone".
The Old English "stān" is derived from Proto-Germanic "stainiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Stein".
The Proto-Germanic "stainiz" is derived from Proto-Indo-European "stey-", which carried a meaning related to "hard" or "solid".
Example Uses
- The path was lined with small stones that crunched beneath our feet.
- The ancient temple was built using massive stones that weighed several tons.
- The jeweler carefully selected the precious stones to create a stunning necklace.