noun Download 🔗Share A solid mass formed by the coalescence of separate particles; a compound substance, a concretion. Examples : "The bird's nest was a concrete example of how strong and carefully constructed things can be. " material substance compound mass building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Specifically, a building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand. Examples : "The road was made of concrete that had been poured in large slabs." material architecture building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A term designating both a quality and the subject in which it exists; a concrete term. Examples : "My family's concrete plans for the summer vacation include visiting the beach. " philosophy quality thing abstract essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Sugar boiled down from cane juice to a solid mass. Examples : "The chef used the concrete to make a sweet topping for the pancakes. " food substance essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share (usually transitive) To cover with or encase in concrete (building material). Examples : "I hate grass, so I concreted over my lawn." material building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (usually transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real). Examples : "My plans for a vacation were very abstract, but after I concretely booked the flights and hotel, I felt much more confident about going. " abstract thing process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To unite or coalesce into a mass or a solid body. Examples : "The different groups of students concretely into one large study group for the upcoming exam. " material substance process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Being or applying to actual things, not abstract qualities or categories. Examples : "The concrete steps to finishing the project were outlined in the meeting. " philosophy abstract essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share United by coalescence of separate particles, or liquid, into one mass or solid. Examples : "The concrete mix formed a solid foundation for the new school building. " material substance compound essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (modifying a noun) Made of concrete, a building material. Examples : "The office building had concrete flower boxes out front." material building architecture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading