Cool MateMeaning of Concrete
In simple words: A hard, strong material used to make buildings and roads.
Concrete in a sentence
- a concrete floor
- **concrete evidence/proposals/proof**
- ‘It's only a suspicion,’ she said, ‘nothing concrete.’
- It is easier to think **in concrete terms** rather than in the abstract.
- By the end of the meeting some fairly concrete proposals had been put forward.
- This is an urban tragedy that needs concrete action, not just concern.
How to use Concrete
Used primarily to describe materials or specific objects. Not typically used in abstract contexts, except when metaphorically describing something as solid or tangible.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'concrete jungle' — a city filled with lots of hard concrete buildings.
Related words
Collocations with Concrete
- concrete wall
- concrete floor
- concrete structure
- concrete evidence
- concrete example
Synonyms for Concrete
- cement
- concrete mix
- concrete material
Opposites of Concrete
- abstract
- intangible
Common mistakes with Concrete
- Confused with 'concret' — the French equivalent, which means the same.
- Using it to describe abstract concepts instead of physical materials.
- Mispronouncing as 'concreet' instead of 'concrete'.
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Concrete in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خرسانه، خرسان
مادة صلبة وقوية تستخدم في بناء المباني والطرق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কংক্রিট
একটি শক্ত, মজবুত উপাদান যা দিয়ে বাড়ি ও রাস্তা তৈরি করা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Beton
Ein hartes, starkes Material, aus dem Gebäude und Straßen gebaut werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Concreto
Un material duro y resistente que se usa para construir edificios y carreteras.
- Persianفارسی
بتن، بتونی
یه ماده سفت و محکمه که برای ساختن ساختمون و جاده ازش استفاده میکنن.
- FrenchFrançais
Béton, Concret
Un matériau dur et résistant utilisé pour construire des bâtiments et des routes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कंक्रीट
एक सख्त, मजबूत चीज़ जिससे इमारतें और सड़कें बनती हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
cemento, calcestruzzo
Un materiale duro e resistente usato per costruire edifici e strade.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Concreto
Um material duro e resistente usado para construir edifícios e estradas.
- RussianРусский
бетонный, конкретный
Твердый, прочный материал, из которого строят здания и дороги.
- Urduاردو
کانکریٹ
ایک سخت، مضبوط مواد جو عمارتیں اور سڑکیں بنانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
混凝土
一种坚硬、结实的材料，用来建造房屋和道路。
More words like Concrete
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Concrete
What does Concrete mean?
A hard, strong material used to make buildings and roads.
What is the definition of Concrete?
made of concrete
How do you use Concrete in a sentence?
a concrete floor
Can you give another example of Concrete?
**concrete evidence/proposals/proof**
What are synonyms for Concrete?
Common alternatives include cement, concrete mix, concrete material.
What is the opposite of Concrete?
Opposite meanings include abstract, intangible.
What words go with Concrete?
It commonly pairs with concrete wall, concrete floor, concrete structure, concrete evidence, concrete example.
What are common mistakes when using Concrete?
Confused with 'concret' — the French equivalent, which means the same. Using it to describe abstract concepts instead of physical materials. Mispronouncing as 'concreet' instead of 'concrete'.
How do you pronounce Concrete?
US: /["/ˈkɑːnkriːt/","/kɑːnˈkriːt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒŋkriːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Concrete?
Used primarily to describe materials or specific objects. Not typically used in abstract contexts, except when metaphorically describing something as solid or tangible.
What CEFR level is Concrete?
"Concrete" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.