rock
gb/ɹˈɑk/ us/ɹˈɑk/
A2
Ingles
~ 1200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
Hard natural mineral material
A hard, solid material from the ground, made of minerals.
Padron ng paggamit:
a [size/shape] rock
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rock' with 'stone'. In everyday English, 'stone' often means a smaller piece, while 'rock' can be larger or general.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stone (Often refers to a smaller piece of rock, especially one that can be picked up.)
Mga kasalungat
soil (Soil is loose and soft earth material, unlike hard rock.)
Mga kolokasyon
big rock
|cliff rock
|rock formation
|rock surface
|throw a rock
Mga tema
nature
|geology
|environment
|science
Mga Halimbawa
- The hikers stopped to rest on a large rock.
- This type of rock contains a lot of quartz.
- She threw a rock into the lake.
- The cave was hidden behind a wall of rock.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I see a big rock.
- The rock is very hard.
- He sits on the rock.
- A rock is on the ground.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
2
Popular music with strong rhythm
A kind of loud music with a strong beat, usually with electric guitars and drums.
Mga kasingkahulugan
rock and roll (An earlier form or closely related style of rock music, often used historically.)
Mga kasalungat
classical music (A genre of music that is formal, orchestral, and not characterized by strong electric rhythm.)
Mga kolokasyon
rock band
|rock concert
|rock song
|rock star
|classic rock
Mga tema
music
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- He plays guitar in a rock band.
- They went to see their favorite rock singer perform live.
- Classic rock from the 1970s is still popular today.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I like rock music.
- My brother plays in a rock band.
- We listen to rock at home.
Pandiwa
B1
action
3
Move gently back and forth
To move slowly from side to side or back and forth.
Padron ng paggamit:
to rock [something/someone]
Mga kasingkahulugan
sway (Often used for slower or smoother movement; 'rock' may be slightly stronger or more rhythmic.)
Mga kasalungat
steady (To make something stop moving; the opposite of rocking.)
Mga kolokasyon
rock the baby
|rock gently
|rock back and forth
Mga tema
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She rocked the baby until he fell asleep.
- The boat rocked in the waves.
- He rocked back and forth in his chair.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I rock the baby.
- The chair rocks slowly.
- The boat rocks in the water.
Pandiwa
informal
B2
action
4
Do something very well
To do something very well or be great at it.
Padron ng paggamit:
to rock [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse this with the literal movement sense of 'rock'. In informal contexts, it means to do well, not to move.
Mga kasingkahulugan
excel ('Excel' is more formal; 'rock' is informal and enthusiastic.)
Mga kasalungat
fail (To do something badly; opposite of performing well.)
Mga kolokasyon
rock the stage
|rock your exam
|you rock
Mga tema
slang
|success
|education
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- You really rocked that presentation!
- She rocks at playing the guitar.
- They totally rocked the competition.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- You rock at singing.
- He rocks in sports.
- She rocks her new job.
Pangngalan
informal
B2
entity
5
Large diamond or gemstone
A big diamond or jewel.
Mga kasingkahulugan
diamond ('Diamond' is specific to the gemstone; 'rock' is slang for any large gem, often diamond.)
Mga kasalungat
pebble (A small stone; opposite in size and value to a large gemstone in this context.)
Mga kolokasyon
huge rock
|sparkling rock
Mga tema
jewelry
|slang
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- She showed off the huge rock on her finger.
- That engagement ring has quite a rock!
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She has a big rock on her ring.
- The rock shines in the light.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
rock
IPA
GB/ɹˈɑk/
US/ɹˈɑk/
Mga pantig at diin
rock (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (rock)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: rock
- Plural: rock, rocks
Verb
- Base: rock
- 3rd Person Singular: rocks
- Present Participle: rocking
- Past: rocked
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
on the rocks
1/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈɑks/
idiom
In serious difficulty or near failure (or drink with ice)
In trouble or likely to fail (or for drinks, served over ice). Context shows which meaning is intended.
Mga Halimbawa
- Their marriage is on the rocks after years of arguments.
- I'd like my whiskey on the rocks, please.
rock bottom
1/ɹˈɑk bˈɑtəm/
fixed phrase
Lowest possible point or level
The lowest point or worst time in someone's life or situation.
Mga Halimbawa
- After losing his job, he hit rock bottom emotionally.
- Prices have reached rock bottom this year.
solid as a rock
1/sˈɑlɪd ˈæz ə ɹˈɑk/
idiom
Very strong or dependable
Very strong, safe, or reliable.
Mga Halimbawa
- Their friendship is solid as a rock.
- This table is solid as a rock—it won't break easily.
between a rock and a hard place
1/bɪtwˈin ə ɹˈɑk ˈænd ə hˈɑɹd plˈeɪs/
idiom
faced with two bad choices
To be in a situation where you must choose between two bad things.
Mga Halimbawa
- I'm between a rock and a hard place—either I quit my job or move away from my family.
- I'm between a rock and a hard place—either option will upset someone.
- She felt stuck between a rock and a hard place when deciding on the budget cuts.
- She felt stuck between a rock and a hard place when both jobs had major downsides.
rock the boat
1/ɹˈɑk ðə bˈoʊt/
idiom
informal
Upset an existing situation
To cause problems by changing something that works well now.
Mga Halimbawa
- Everything is going smoothly, so don’t rock the boat.
- He tends to rock the boat whenever he joins a new team.
rock the boat
2/ɹˈɑk ðə bˈoʊt/
idiom
Disturb a stable situation
To say or do something that changes a good situation and may cause problems.
Mga Halimbawa
- I don't want to rock the boat by asking for more money now.
- Everything is going well—let's not rock the boat.