Rock

Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːk/

Rock (noun)

  1. A natural, solid substance made of minerals, found on Earth.
  2. A style of popular music with a strong beat, often using electric guitars.
  3. A big piece of stone, often found outside.

Examples

  • The sculpture was carved from rock.
  • Mountains are often made of solid rock.

Common collocations: solid rock, rock formation, rock band, rock concert, play rock

Rock (verb)

  1. To move gently from side to side or back and forth.
  2. To greatly surprise or upset someone.

Examples

  • The chair rocks gently in the breeze.
  • She rocked the baby to sleep.

Synonyms of Rock

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