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Rock

noun, verb

Rock means stone or move back and forth.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Rock mean?

Rock means stone or move back and forth.

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Dictionary definition

A hard piece of stone; also, to move gently back and forth.

Example sentences

Rock in a sentence

easy

I found a smooth rock near the stream.

medium

The chair began to rock slowly on the porch.

hard

Geologists study rock layers to learn about Earth's history.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does rock mean?

Practice 2

Choose the best word: I found a smooth ____ near the stream.

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to rock?

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Rock

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Synonyms

Words like Rock

stoneUse for a hard natural piece of earth material.
pebbleUse for a small stone.
swayUse for moving back and forth.
Antonyms

Opposite words

soilSoil is loose earth, not solid rock.
stillnessStillness contrasts with rocking movement.
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Word family

Rock word family

Base word

rock

noun

rock

Related form.

noun

rocks

Related form.

noun

rocked

Related form.

noun

rocking

Related form.

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