Pronunciation: /rɑk/
noun a naturally occurring solid substance composed of one or more minerals
A1 I found a shiny rock on the beach.
A2 The children skipped rocks across the pond.
B1 The hikers climbed over the rocks to reach the summit.
B2 The geologist studied the different layers of rock in the canyon.
C1 The concert venue was packed with fans ready to rock out.
C2 The artist sculpted a beautiful statue out of marble rock.
verb to move gently back and forth or from side to side
A1 I like to rock my baby to sleep.
A2 She rocked back and forth on her chair.
B1 The boat rocked gently on the waves.
B2 The concert rocked the whole stadium.
C1 The earthquake rocked the city, causing widespread damage.
C2 The scandal rocked the political world, leading to resignations and investigations.
adjective having a solid and firm structure
A1 The rock wall was very tall and strong.
A2 She found a smooth rock on the beach.
B1 The rock concert was sold out.
B2 The rock formations in the canyon were breathtaking.
C1 The geologist studied the rock samples in detail.
C2 The rock band's performance was legendary.
adverb no applicable adverb for 'rock'
A1 The baby rocked back and forth in the cradle.
A2 She rocked gently in the hammock, enjoying the summer breeze.
B1 The music was so loud that it rocked the entire building.
B2 The earthquake rocked the city, causing widespread damage.
C1 The scandal rocked the political world, leading to resignations and investigations.
C2 The new scientific discovery rocked the foundation of modern physics.
pronoun no applicable pronoun for 'rock'
A1 I found a rock on the beach.
A2 She skipped a rock across the pond.
B1 The rock in the garden is too heavy to move.
B2 The geologist studied the rock formations in the canyon.
C1 The diamond in the ring sparkled like a rock.
C2 The ancient rock carvings told a story of the past.
preposition no applicable preposition for 'rock'
A1 The cat jumped over the rock.
A2 She hid behind the rock during the game of hide and seek.
B1 The hikers took a break on the rock overlooking the valley.
B2 The climbers secured their ropes to the rock before ascending the cliff.
C1 The artist used the rock as a canvas for their intricate painting.
C2 The archaeologists uncovered ancient engravings on the rock that revealed a lost civilization.
conjunction no applicable conjunction for 'rock'
A1 I like to rock climb on the weekends.
A2 She wanted to go to the concert, but her friend couldn't rock out.
B1 The music festival was a great opportunity to rock out with friends.
B2 The band rocked the stage with their high-energy performance.
C1 The new album from the legendary band will surely rock the music industry.
C2 Despite their differences, the two musicians were able to rock together on stage.
interjection no applicable interjection for 'rock'
A1 Rock! I found a cool pebble on the beach.
A2 Rock! That concert was amazing.
B1 Rock! I can't wait to climb that mountain.
B2 Rock! The new album by my favorite band is out.
C1 Rock! The geological formations in this area are fascinating.
C2 Rock! The energy of the crowd at the music festival was electrifying.
article no applicable article for 'rock'
A1 I found a rock on the beach.
A2 She skipped a rock across the pond.
B1 The hikers climbed over the rocks to reach the summit.
B2 The geologist studied the rock formations in the canyon.
C1 The artist sculpted a beautiful statue out of marble rock.
C2 The archaeologist discovered ancient rock carvings in the cave.
formal The geologist studied the composition of the rock formations in the area.
informal We found a cool rock at the beach and decided to keep it as a souvenir.
slang That concert last night totally rocked!
figurative She's the rock of our family, always there to support us in tough times.
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