rock — a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɑːk/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke is so loud, it could rock the entire building!
- The rock concert was so amazing that even my grandma started headbanging.
- She's as solid as a rock when it comes to keeping secrets.
rock
NOUN[/rɑːk/]
a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like
💡 Concept
A massive rock blocks the mountain trail, forcing hikers to climb around it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɑːk/
🇬🇧 UK/rɒk/
🌳Etymology
Rootrock
🎵Rhyme
blockclockdocklockshockstock
block
clock
dock
lock
shock
stock
🔗Collocations
rock the boat
solid rock
rock music
rock back and forth
hit rock bottom
rock star
between a rock and a hard place
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My neighbor's karaoke is so loud, it could rock the entire building!”
😄 Fun example
“The rock concert was so amazing that even my grandma started headbanging.”
“She's as solid as a rock when it comes to keeping secrets.”
“Don't rock the boat during the meeting - the boss is already stressed.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
stonebouldercliffswayshake
Antonyms
sandpowderstabilize
Related
mountaingeologymusicrhythmmotion
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