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Synonyms & Similar Words
rock
pebble
boulder
granite
marble
limestone
slate
flagstone
cobblestone
gravel
shingle
pebblestone
gemstone
milestone
hearthstone
cornerstone
keystones
millstone
whetstone
tombstone
monolith
megalith
lithic
petra
mineral
fossil
geode
agate
jasper
quartz
crystal
boulderstone
cliff
crag
outcrop
scree
talus
debris
rubble
brick
concrete
cement
mortar
masonry
stonework
Meaning of Stone
A small rock or pebble, typically small enough to be picked up.
Definitions
- A small rock or pebble, typically small enough to be picked up, often used in building or construction
- A unit of weight or measurement, equivalent to 6.35029318 kilograms
- A hard, non-metallic mineral substance, such as granite or marble, used in building or sculpture
- A marker or monument, typically made of stone, used to commemorate a person or event
Etymology of Stone
The word "stone" comes from Old English "stān", which is also the source of the Modern English word "stone"
The Old English word is derived from Proto-Germanic "stainiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Stein"
The Proto-Germanic word is derived from Proto-Indo-European "steh₂-", which carried a sense of "to stand" or "to be hard"
Example Uses
- The path was lined with small stones that crunched beneath our feet
- The ancient temple was built using large stones, some weighing several tons
- The diamond ring featured a large stone, surrounded by smaller ones
- The patient had a kidney stone, which was causing her a lot of pain