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Rock: Meaning, Usage and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：stone (Rock)
Rock
/rɒk/
n.
A hard thing you find in nature, like a mountain or a big stone.
stone
➕
/stoʊn/
n.
A solid, naturally occurring mineral material that makes up part of the earth's crust.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'rocc', of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German 'rocko'.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a small rock rolling down a hill, gaining speed like a rock song's drumbeat.
📖 Example
After walking for hours in the forest, we finally found a flat rock to sit on and have our picnic.
After walking for hours in the forest, we finally found a flat rock to sit on and have our picnic.
🔗 Collocations
rock climbing – the sport of climbing natural rock formations
rock formation – a natural structure of rock
solid as a rock – extremely reliable or strong
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
'Rock' as a music genre emerged in the 1950s, blending rhythm and blues with country. The term 'rock and roll' was popularized by DJ Alan Freed.
Meaning 2：rock music (Rock)
Rock
/rɒk/
n.
A type of popular music that is loud and powerful, often played with guitars and drums.
rock music
➕
/rɒk ˈmjuːzɪk/
n.
A genre of popular music characterized by strong rhythms, amplified instruments, and often rebellious lyrics.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
My dad loves listening to classic rock from the 1970s while he's cooking.
My dad loves listening to classic rock from the 1970s while he's cooking.
🔗 Collocations
rock band – a group of musicians who play rock music
rock concert – a live performance of rock music
rock star – a famous rock musician
🔄 Synonyms
rock and roll (n.) – early form of rock music combining rhythm and blues
hard rock (n.) – a heavier, louder subgenre of rock
alternative rock (n.) – a diverse subgenre that emerged in the 1980s
🚫 Antonyms
classical music (n.) – a formal, orchestral genre of music
🌱 Derivatives
rocker (n.) – a fan of rock music or a rock musician
rockabilly (n.) – a fusion of rock and country music
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