Phrase guide

carved in stone

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Unchangeable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • Until you sign it, the terms of the contract aren't yet carved in stone.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

no longer changeable

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the agreement is not yet set in stone

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: set in stone

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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