concrete

B2
Pronunciation
/kɵnˈkɹiːt/
/ˈkɑnkɹiːt/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A solid mass formed by the coalescence of separate particles; a compound substance, a concretion.

2 Definition

Specifically, a building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand.

Example Sentences
  • The road was made of concrete that had been poured in large slabs.
3 Definition

A term designating both a quality and the subject in which it exists; a concrete term.

4 Definition

Sugar boiled down from cane juice to a solid mass.

5 Definition

A dessert of frozen custard with various toppings.

6 Definition

An extract of herbal materials that has a semi-solid consistency, especially when such materials are partly aromatic.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually transitive) To cover with or encase in concrete (building material).

Example Sentences
  • I hate grass, so I concreted over my lawn.
2 Definition

(usually transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

3 Definition

To unite or coalesce into a mass or a solid body.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Real, actual, tangible.

Example Sentences
  • Fuzzy videotapes and distorted sound recordings are not concrete evidence that bigfoot exists.
2 Definition

Being or applying to actual things, not abstract qualities or categories.

3 Definition

Particular, specific, rather than general.

Example Sentences
  • While everyone else offered thoughts and prayers, she made a concrete proposal to help.
4 Definition

United by coalescence of separate particles, or liquid, into one mass or solid.

5 Definition

(modifying a noun) Made of concrete, a building material.

Example Sentences
  • The office building had concrete flower boxes out front.