Pronunciation

/kənˈkraɪt/

Definitions

Noun

1. Concrete: A building material made by mixing cement, water, and aggregates (such as sand and gravel), forming a hard, durable solid.
   • Example: The construction site was filled with piles of fresh concrete.
2. Concrete idea: A specific, tangible, or well-defined concept or plan.
   • Example: He had a concrete plan for improving the business.

Verb

1. To apply or set concrete, usually to a surface or structure.
   • Example: They poured concrete to create a new driveway.
2. To make something concrete or specific.
   • Example: She wanted to make her goals more concrete.

Phrases

• “Pour concrete” or “Set concrete” (verb)
• “Concrete evidence” (noun, referring to solid proof)
• “Concrete thinking” (adjective, describing clear and practical ideas)

Example Sentences

• Noun: The workers spent the day pouring concrete for the new sidewalk.
• Verb: He mixed the concrete ingredients thoroughly before casting the mold.
• Abstract idea: It’s hard to explain the abstract concept without making it more concrete.

Synonyms

• Solid
• Concreteness
• Mortar
• Chalk
• Plaster
• Real
• Practical
• Tangible
• Formwork