Bones

Synonyms of bones

• framework
• skeleton
• osseous tissue

Antonyms of bones

• tissue
• flesh
• muscle

Collocations of bones

broken bones

Frequency: 80 %

He fell off his bike and ended up with broken bones.

strong bones

Frequency: 70 %

Drinking milk regularly can help maintain strong bones.

fractured bones

Frequency: 60 %

The X-ray showed several fractured bones in his arm.

brittle bones

Frequency: 50 %

Elderly people are more prone to having brittle bones.

human bones

Frequency: 45 %

Archaeologists discovered ancient human bones at the site.

Idiomatic Expressions for bones

• Phrase: make no bones about
  Meaning: to be straightforward or honest about something, without hesitation or apology
  Usage: She made no bones about her disappointment with the team's performance.