Word: STONE
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Definition of STONE
- A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.
- A small piece of stone, a pebble.
- A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.
- To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
"She got stoned to death after they found her."
- To wall with stones.
- To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
- Constructed of stone.
"stone walls"
- Having the appearance of stone.
"stone pot"
- Of a dull light grey or beige, like that of some stones.
- As a stone (used with following adjective).
"My father is stone deaf. This soup is stone cold."
- Absolutely, completely (used with following adjectives).
"I said the medication made my vision temporarily blurry, it did not make me stone blind."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stone", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "stone" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STONE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STONE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STONE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STONE:
- # the stone effect
- # master of stone
- # playing with stone
- # in terms of stone
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