Synonyms for

Rocks

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

Definition

Rocks are hard, solid mineral material that make up the Earth's crust.

Synonyms & similar words

tilt stone shake rocknroll rock johnrock rockcandy rockmusic rockandroll sway careen stones boulders pebbles gravel minerals gems crystals limestone granite marble sandstone slate quartz basalt shale clay sediment ore dirt earth

Synonyms by register

Formal

boulders stones mineral aggregates

Informal

stones pebbles cobblestones

Literary

stones gems earth's bones

Antonyms

liquids gases fluids softnesses pliancies

Common collocations

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

Word family

noun rock
verb rock
adjective rocky

Usage note

As a noun, 'rocks' typically refers to large, solid mineral matter. As a verb, it means to move back and forth or to entertain.

Example sentences

  1. I found some pretty rocks on my hike.
  2. The construction workers used rocks to build the wall.
  3. There were many rocks in the river.
  4. The geologist studied the rocks to learn more about the Earth's history.
  5. I skipped rocks across the pond with my friends.

Quotes

  • Life is like a box of rocks, you never know what you're going to get.
  • Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors, rough rocks do.
  • The best way to predict the future is to study the rocks of the past.

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