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rock
/ɹɒk/
When referring to the earth's material, 'rock' is often used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'The area is full of rock'). However, when referring to a specific stone or piece of mineral, it becomes a countable noun. The use of 'rock' to describe a supportive person is a metaphor and is common in both spoken and written English. In the context of shocking a community, 'rocked' is almost always used in the past tense to describe the immediate impact of news or a scandal.
💬Casual Conversation
I'm actually spiraling. Thanks for being my rock today.
YOU ARE WELCOME DEAR. DO YOU WANT ME TO SEND SOME COOKIES?
Meanings
The solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth.
"The climber gripped the jagged rock with both hands."
A person or thing that provides great strength or support.
"Throughout the crisis, her father was her rock."
To move something gently back and forth or from side to side.
"She began to rock the baby to sleep in the cradle."