Pronunciation: /boʊnz/
noun a rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
A1 Dogs love to chew on bones.
A2 She broke her leg and now has to wear a cast to support her bones.
B1 The archaeologist discovered ancient bones buried in the ground.
B2 The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any fractures in the bones.
C1 The forensic scientist analyzed the bones to determine the cause of death.
C2 The paleontologist uncovered fossilized bones of a previously unknown species.
verb none
A1 The dog bones happily in the yard.
A2 She bones up on her anatomy before the exam.
B1 The chef bones the fish before cooking it.
B2 He bones through the dense forest to reach the summit.
C1 The archaeologist carefully bones the ancient skeleton for analysis.
C2 The skilled surgeon bones the broken leg with precision.
adjective none
A1 The dog buried a bones toy in the backyard.
A2 She found a bones necklace at the thrift store.
B1 The archaeologist discovered ancient bones artifacts in the tomb.
B2 The chef used bones broth as the base for the soup.
C1 The artist created a stunning sculpture using bones materials.
C2 The scientist conducted a study on the bones structure of different species.
adverb none
A1 She danced bones gracefully.
A2 The dog buried its bones deeply in the backyard.
B1 The archaeologist carefully unearthed the ancient bones.
B2 The chef seasoned the dish with bones finely ground.
C1 The artist sculpted the intricate bones with precision.
C2 The musician played the xylophone with bones delicately.
pronoun none
A1 She found bones in the forest.
A2 The dog buried bones in the backyard.
B1 The archaeologist discovered ancient bones during the excavation.
B2 The doctor examined the patient's bones to check for any fractures.
C1 The forensic scientist analyzed the bones to determine the cause of death.
C2 The paleontologist uncovered dinosaur bones that were millions of years old.
preposition none
A1 The dog buried the bone under the tree.
A2 She found a fossilized bone while hiking in the mountains.
B1 The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient bones from the site.
B2 The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any broken bones.
C1 The forensic scientist analyzed the bones to determine the age of the remains.
C2 The paleontologist discovered a new species based on the fossilized bones found in the dig site.
conjunction none
A1 I like to eat chicken bones.
A2 She found some old bones while digging in the garden.
B1 The doctor explained that calcium is important for strong bones.
B2 The archaeologist discovered ancient bones buried deep underground.
C1 The forensic scientist analyzed the bones to determine the cause of death.
C2 The paleontologist studied the dinosaur bones to learn more about prehistoric creatures.
interjection none
A1 Ouch! Bones!
A2 Bones! That scared me!
B1 Bones, I think I heard something outside.
B2 Bones, let's go explore the haunted house.
C1 The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient bones.
C2 The forensic scientist analyzed the bones found at the crime scene.
article none
A1 Dogs love to chew on bones.
A2 The archaeologist discovered ancient bones buried in the ground.
B1 Calcium is essential for maintaining healthy bones.
B2 The forensic scientist analyzed the bones to determine the cause of death.
C1 The artist used animal bones in his sculpture to convey a deeper meaning.
C2 The osteopath specializes in treating disorders and injuries related to bones.
formal The forensic expert carefully examined the bones found at the crime scene.
informal I heard that old man Johnson has a lot of bones buried in his backyard.
slang I can't believe he has the bones to ask her out after what he did.
figurative She has a lot of skeletons in her closet, but she doesn't let them rattle her bones.
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