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She skipped a flat stone across the water.
What does Stone mean?
a hard piece of rock.
Dictionary definition
A hard piece of rock, often small enough to hold or move.
Example sentences
Stone in a sentence
medium
The path was lined with smooth stone pieces.
hard
Writers may describe stone walls to show that a building is old or strong.
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Practice 1
What does stone mean?
Stone means a hard piece of rock.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to stone?
Rock is close in meaning to stone in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for stone?
Soil contrasts with stone because soil is loose earth, while stone is hard rock.
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WordStone.
Partnoun.
MeaningStone means a hard piece of rock.
ExampleExample: She skipped a flat stone across the water.
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Word family
Stone word family
Base word
stone
noun
stones
More than one stone.
adjective
stony
Full of stones or like stone.
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Hint for students
a hard piece of rock.
Common mix-up
Stone is not the same as soil. Stone means a hard piece of rock.
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Read this model sentence: The path was lined with smooth stone pieces. Clue words: path, lined, smooth. Underline clue words that show why stone fits instead of soil. Now write one new sentence that shows stone without using the word stone. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show stone?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The path was lined with smooth stone pieces." Why does stone fit better than soil?
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