stone
Translation
stone, rock, gem, pip
Examples
He threw a stone into the water.
He threw a stone into the water.
The house is built of stone.
The house is built of stone.
Be careful with the cherry stone.
Be careful with the cherry stone.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the stone)) a piece of rock He threw a stone into the water.
((stone)) building material The house is built of stone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rock, pebble, boulder
Etymology
From Old English 'stān', related to German 'Stein' and Dutch 'steen'.
Memory Tips
Picture a simple, hard rock. It's a fundamental word for a common object.