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Stone definition: A hard, solid, nonmetallic mineral matter, typically used as a building material or found in nature.
Definitions of Stone
- 1noun
A hard, solid, nonmetallic mineral matter, typically used as a building material or found in nature.
- 2verb
To throw stones at someone or something, often as a form of protest or punishment.
- 3noun
A small piece of a precious or semiprecious mineral, especially one cut and polished for use as a gem.
Example Sentences
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Topic & ExploreInflected Word Forms
past tensestoned
present participlestoning
adjectivestony
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
a rolling stone gathers no mossidiom
A person who is always moving from place to place and never settles down is unlikely to acquire wealth, status, or responsibilities.
stone's throwidiom
A very short distance.
set in stoneidiom
Unchangeable or permanent.
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What is the meaning of Stone in English?▼
Stone definition: A hard, solid, nonmetallic mineral matter, typically used as a building material or found in nature.
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'Stone' translates to 'stone' in English. Stone definition: A hard, solid, nonmetallic mineral matter, typically used as a building material or found in nature.
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