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Meaning of rock
The primary meaning of the word "rock" is a natural solid mass of mineral material.
Etymology of rock
The word "rock" comes from Old English "rocc", which is also the source of the Modern English word "rock", and is related to Old Norse "rukk", Dutch "rok", and German "Rocken", all of which mean "to move back and forth" or "to rock"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a stone or a rocky outcrop
Synonyms
Definitions
- A natural solid mass of mineral material, especially one that forms part of the earth's surface
- * A person or thing that is reliable and unshakeable
- * A style of music characterized by strong rhythms and often loud, distorted guitar sounds
Usage Examples
- The house was built on a rock foundation to prevent it from flooding
- * She was a rock to her family during the difficult time, providing emotional support and stability
- * The rock band played to a sold-out crowd at the stadium
Antonyms
soil
sand
dust
powder
dirt
mud
clay
silt
loam
humus
peat
sediment
debris
wreckage
ruin
decay
erosion
collapse
weakness
instability
unreliability
softness
fragility