lode

/loud/

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Word: Lode

Part of Speech: Noun

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "lode" can also refer to any rich source of something valuable, not just minerals. For example, you might say someone has a "lode of knowledge" if they know a lot about a certain subject.

Word Variants:

• Lodestone (noun): A naturally magnetized mineral used in navigation.
• Lodes (plural form): More than one lode.

Different Meanings:

1. Geological Context: As mentioned, it refers specifically to a deposit of valuable minerals.
2. Figurative Use: Can mean any source of valuable or useful information (as noted above).

Synonyms:

• Deposit
• Vein (in a geological sense)
• Source
• Treasure

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "lode" itself does not have common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might encounter phrases that use "source" or "treasure" that convey a similar meaning of valuable resources.

Summary:

"Lode" is an important word when discussing valuable resources found in the earth, particularly in mining contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a rich source of knowledge or information.

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Noun

1. a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks

Synonyms

• load