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Carnegie Hall is as good as they say it is. It's not like Stonehenge which looks great in books but then you go there and it's a pile of rocks next to a highway. There's actually a highway right next to it, but you don't see that in pictures.
Bill Burr

Meaning of "Stonehenge" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STONEHENGE

Stonehenge  [ˌstəʊnˈhɛndʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STONEHENGE

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Stonehenge is a noun.
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WHAT DOES STONEHENGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, about 2 miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within earthworks. It is in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds. Archaeologists believe it was built anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. Radiocarbon dating in 2008 suggested that the first stones were raised between 2400 and 2200 BC, whilst another theory suggests that bluestones may have been raised at the site as early as 3000 BC. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury Henge. It is a national legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage, while the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust.

Definition of Stonehenge in the English dictionary

The definition of Stonehenge in the dictionary is a prehistoric ruin in S England, in Wiltshire on Salisbury Plain: constructed over the period of roughly 3000–1600 bc; one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe; believed to have had religious and astronomical purposes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STONEHENGE


arrange
əˈreɪndʒ
avenge
əˈvɛndʒ
challenge
ˈtʃælɪndʒ
change
tʃeɪndʒ
dinge
dɪndʒ
exchange
ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ
fringe
frɪndʒ
grange
ɡreɪndʒ
grunge
ɡrʌndʒ
henge
hɛndʒ
lounge
laʊndʒ
mange
meɪndʒ
orange
ˈɒrɪndʒ
plunge
plʌndʒ
range
reɪndʒ
revenge
rɪˈvɛndʒ
Seahenge
ˌsɪːˈhɛndʒ
sponge
spʌndʒ
strange
streɪndʒ
venge
vɛndʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STONEHENGE

Stones

WORDS THAT END LIKE STONEHENGE

bill of exchange
breenge
climate change
flange
foreign exchange
hinge
kitenge
Lange
long-range
lozenge
Montezuma´s revenge
peenge
price range
rate of exchange
re-challenge
scavenge
stock exchange
tenge
voided lozenge
wenge

Synonyms and antonyms of Stonehenge in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Stonehenge» into 25 languages

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巨石阵
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Stonehenge
570 millions of speakers

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Stonehenge
510 millions of speakers

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स्टोनहेंज
380 millions of speakers
ar

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ستونهنج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Стоунхендж
278 millions of speakers

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Stonehenge
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স্টোনহেঞ্জ
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Stonehenge
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Stonehenge
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Stonehenge
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ストーンヘンジ
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스톤 헨지
85 millions of speakers

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Stonehenge
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Stonehenge
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ஸ்டோன்ஹெஞ்
75 millions of speakers

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स्टोनहेन्ज
75 millions of speakers

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Stonehenge
70 millions of speakers

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Stonehenge
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Stonehenge
50 millions of speakers

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Стоунхендж
40 millions of speakers

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Stonehenge
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Stonehenge
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Stonehenge
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Henge
10 millions of speakers
no

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Stonehenge
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Stonehenge

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STONEHENGE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Stonehenge

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6 QUOTES WITH «STONEHENGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Stonehenge.
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Bill Burr
Carnegie Hall is as good as they say it is. It's not like Stonehenge which looks great in books but then you go there and it's a pile of rocks next to a highway. There's actually a highway right next to it, but you don't see that in pictures.
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Norman Foster
Since Stonehenge, architects have always been at the cutting edge of technology. And you can't separate technology from the humanistic and spiritual content of a building.
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Stephen Gardiner
Stonehenge was built possibly by the Minoans. It presents one of man's first attempts to order his view of the outside world.
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Antony Gormley
I used to think that the great thing about sculpture was that, like Stonehenge, it was something that stood against time in an adamantine way, and was an absolute mass in space. Now I try to use the language of architecture to redescribe the body as a place.
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Ville Valo
I haven't been baptised. My dad's not in the church and is not a religious person. My mum is more spiritual - she does Thai-chi and goes to Stonehenge and things like that. I'm proud to be pagan. Finland is not really a religious country. I'm still looking for my god.
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Robert Wilson
I collect rocks from all over the world. I have a ring of stones that date to 3500 B.C. It's like a little Stonehenge.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STONEHENGE»

Discover the use of Stonehenge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Stonehenge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Stonehenge
Examines the site of the huge stone monument known as Stonehenge, discussing who built it, as well as theories on when, how, and why it was constructed.
Caroline Malone, Nancy Stone Bernard, 2002
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Stonehenge
"Engaging images accompany information about Stonehenge. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Sean McDaniel, 2011
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Stonehenge
Argues that Stonehenge's scientific purpose was to observe the setting midwinter sun, and that astronomical observations made by the ancient Britons were as rational and methodical as they are today.
John North, 2007
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Stonehenge: opposing viewpoints
Presents opposing viewpoints on the origin and purpose of the mysterious megalithic monument in England.
Peter Roop, Connie Roop, 1989
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Stonehenge
Sitting on a hill in England, Stonehenge holds many mysteries. How was Stonehenge built? Did people use it as a religious temple? Or was it used as an ancient calendar? Read all about this mysterious stone monument and decide for yourself.
Matt Doeden, 2007
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge is woven into the earliest Arthurian legends and has been analysed by everyone from archaeologists, to town planners, to the Druids who have made it their spiritual home.
Rosemary Hill, 2010
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From Stonehenge To Las Vegas: Archaeology As Popular Culture
" Equal parts amusing, infuriating, provocative and thought-provoking, this work will interest students and teachers in archaeology, anthropology, cultural studies and human geography, as well as professionals in heritage management and ...
Cornelius Holtorf, 2005
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Stonehenge: Exploring the Greatest Stone Age Mystery
This book is about the people who built Stonehenge and its relationship to the surrounding landscape.
Michael Parker Pearson, Mike Parker Pearson, 2012
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Stonehenge Complete
Draws on the latest research to provide an overview of the prehistoric monument, including theories about its intended purpose and the challenges of preserving it for the future.
Christopher Chippindale, 2012
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Stonehenge: A Novel of 2000 BC
A novel by Bernard Cornwell that follows the enormous success of his Arthurian trilogy (The Winter King, Enemy of God, and Excalibur) tells the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that creates the great temple.
Bernard Cornwell, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STONEHENGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Stonehenge is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer solstice sun rises on gathering of 23000 at Stonehenge
Stonehenge is believed to have been used as an important religious site by early Britons 4,000 years ago. Pagan celebrations at the site began in the 20th ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
Upper West Side Apt Building's Policy Barring Low-Paying Tenants …
A notice filed Thursday says there's enough evidence of age discrimination to merit a hearing on the Stonehenge Village complex's gym rule. According to ... «CBS Local, Apr 15»
3
Buzz Aldrin Stonehenge pic may be best yet
The coolest picture at Stonehenge? Check. Aldrin tweeted a photo of himself at the iconic structure looking up to the sky in a superman pose on Monday in an ... «USA TODAY, Mar 15»
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Stonehenge discovery could rewrite British pre-history
Archaeologists have discovered the earliest settlement at Stonehenge - but the Mesolithic camp could be destroyed if government plans for a new tunnel go ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Dec 14»
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Stonehenge road tunnel plan: some say victory, others say disaster
The A303 Stonehenge tunnel is part of a £15bn better roads strategy. ... opportunity to tackle the blight of the road that dominates the landscape of Stonehenge. «The Guardian, Dec 14»
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Will A303 plan 'desecrate' Stonehenge?
Communities and politicians across the West gave a mixed welcome to the announcement by Prime Minister David Cameron that his £15 billion 'roads ... «Western Daily Press, Nov 14»
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Smithsonian Channel Premieres Two-Hour Special STONEHENGE
Stonehenge is one of the world's most iconic monuments, yet despite centuries of intense scrutiny many of the biggest questions about its inspiration, origins and ... «Broadway World, Sep 14»
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Stonehenge secrets revealed by underground map
Archaeologists have unveiled the most detailed map ever produced of the earth beneath Stonehenge and its surrounds. They combined different instruments to ... «BBC News, Sep 14»
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Barack Obama in Stonehenge visit on return from Nato summit
US President Barack Obama paid a visit to Stonehenge on his return home from the Nato summit in Newport. The White House said the presidential helicopter ... «BBC News, Sep 14»
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Stonehenge: ghostly outlines of missing stones appear
Historians have long wondered whether Stonehenge was an intentionally-incomplete circle, but countless high resolution geophysical surveys and excavations ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Aug 14»

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