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concrete

[ˈkɒŋkriːt]

concrete Definition

  • 1a building material made from a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water that hardens to a stone-like mass
  • 2existing in a material or physical form; not abstract

Using concrete: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concrete" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new building was made of concrete and steel.

  • Example

    The concept of love is too abstract to be concrete.

  • Example

    She gave me concrete evidence to support her claim.

  • Example

    The plan needs to be more concrete before we can move forward.

concrete Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using concrete

  • to lay a foundation or create a solid structure

    Example

    The workers are going to pour concrete for the new driveway tomorrow.

  • to be firmly established and difficult to change

    Example

    The plans for the project are not set in concrete yet, so there is still room for adjustments.

  • a humorous term for a layer of concrete used to bury a dead body

    Example

    In the movie, the mafia boss ordered his henchmen to give the victim a concrete overcoat.

Phrases with concrete

  • an urban area that is heavily developed and lacks greenery or open spaces

    Example

    I prefer living in the countryside because I don't like the concrete jungle of the city.

  • a clear and specific understanding of something

    Example

    We need to come up with some concrete ideas for how to improve sales.

  • evidence that is definite and conclusive

    Example

    The DNA test provided concrete proof of his guilt.

Origins of concrete

from Latin 'concretus', meaning 'grown together'

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Summary: concrete in Brief

The term 'concrete' [ˈkɒŋkriːt] refers to a building material made from a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water that hardens to a stone-like mass. It also means existing in a material or physical form, not abstract. Examples include 'The new building was made of concrete and steel.' and 'The concept of love is too abstract to be concrete.' Phrases like 'concrete jungle' denote an urban area lacking greenery, while 'concrete idea' refers to a clear understanding of something.

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