Synonyms for

Rock

Verb / rɑ:k / Another word for rock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rock is a hard material that makes up the Earth's crust. It can also refer to a piece of this material that is small enough to hold in your hand.

Synonyms & similar words

tilt stone shake rocknroll rock johnrock rockcandy rockmusic rockandroll sway careen stone pebble boulder mineral gravel cobblestone igneous granite quartz slate limestone sedimentary metamorphic magma sediment aggregate crystal mineralogy geology pumice

Synonyms by register

Formal

stone mineral boulder aggregate

Informal

pebble stone boulder

Literary

crag stone boulder

Antonyms

liquid gas air water fluid softness

Common collocations

  • rock music
  • rock climbing
  • rock solid
  • rock bottom
  • rock garden
  • rock salt
  • rock formation
  • rock and roll

Word family

noun rock
verb rock
adjective rocky

Usage note

As a noun, 'rock' refers to a solid mineral substance. As a verb, it means to move back and forth or to support.

Example sentences

  1. The rock was so heavy I could barely carry it.
  2. My favorite thing to do at the beach is search for pretty rocks.
  3. The boat rocked back and forth on the waves.
  4. I love listening to classic rock music.
  5. The climbers struggled to make it up the steep rock face.

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