stone Synonyms
Another word for stone
• noun (Context 1)
Hard, solid, non-metallic mineral matter of which rock is composed, especially when used as a building material.
"The sculptor carefully chiseled the statue out of solid rock."
• noun (Context 2)
A small, unattached piece of rock found on the ground.
"She skipped a flat rock across the surface of the calm lake."
• adjective (Context 3)
Constructed of, consisting of, or relating to rock or mineral matter.
"The travelers rested against the ancient rock wall surrounding the courtyard."
• adverb (Context 4)
Completely or absolutely (used as an intensifier before specific adjectives like cold, dead, or blind).
"By the time he finally sat down to eat, his dinner was completely cold."
• verb (Context 5)
To remove the hard pit or seed from a fruit before consumption or cooking.
"You will need to pit the cherries before adding them to the pie filling."
• verb (Context 6)
To throw stones at a person or animal, often as a form of attack or a severe historical method of execution.
"Historically, crowds would gather to lapidate those accused of grave societal offenses."
Opposites of stone
The opposite of stone shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: