rock
Translation
rock, stone, rock music, to sway
Examples
He threw a rock into the water.
He threw a rock into the water.
I love listening to classic rock.
I love listening to classic rock.
She rocked the baby to sleep.
She rocked the baby to sleep.
Grammar Patterns
((a rock)) a piece of stone He found a cool rock on the beach.
((to rock sth.)) to move sth. back and forth She rocked the cradle gently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stone, boulder; Synonyms (verb): sway, shake
Etymology
From Old English 'rocc', possibly of Celtic origin.
Memory Tips
Picture a rock band playing on a giant rock.