concrete 1 of 2

adjective

(ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
Definition of concretenext
1
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility concrete evidence, and not just a theory, must be presented at a trial

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2
as in physical
relating to or composed of matter concrete objects like rocks and trees

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3
as in specific
of a particular or exact sort offered a practical, concrete solution to the problem

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concrete

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verb

ˈkän-ˌkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
1
as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid the mortar slowly concreted in the mold

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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout a choral work that concretes music and dance into a stunning theatrical experience

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Recent Examples of concrete
Adjective
Cortez blamed the city for not taking any permanent or lasting measures to prevent the ocean from spilling into the streets, such as putting in place a concrete barrier or reinforcing the seawall. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Behind the bar, a towering concrete structure displays hundreds of spirits, creating an impressive backdrop for the bartenders at work. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Art Deco world of Poirot has long since been concreted over by some ’70s town planners, and the Miss Marple chintzy rural drawing room is not a place that many people frequent. — Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 Number four, the history of the space concreted our decision to work there. — Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concrete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
  1. actual
  2. physical
  3. specific
  4. freeze
  5. mix
  6. real
  7. substantial
  8. special
Adjective
  • Watching games with base runners, tough at-bats and actual strategy by managers is much more enjoyable than strikeouts and home runs with no one on base.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Desperate for actual contact with Holmes, Fielder has arranged to meet her briefly at the prison before Evans shows up.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • Habits are usually paired with physical or emotional cues, and disrupting those cues can disrupt the habit.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There was also a physical dispute between Parillo and Amy Helm after her removal, during which police were called to LHS in Woodstock.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • The German company aims to deploy the model across different robot platforms, allowing customers to adapt its capabilities to specific applications.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of specific
Verb
  • Two Utah residents who hiked Mount Shasta in Northern California were rescued after they became stranded during a perilous 36-hour journey through freezing conditions.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In winter, some wetlands become more accessible as thick, spongelike layers of organic-rich peat freeze solid and become strong enough to support snow machines on their icy surfaces.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of freeze
Verb
  • Once alkaline water mixes into the sea, modeling becomes unavoidable.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The three colors are mixed in different combinations and ratios, producing 16 different shades.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of mix
Adjective
  • While these tracks are endearing enough, Way Dynamic’s real magic sits at the juncture of folk and forlornness, when Young’s guitar is allowed to ramble and his regrets are sharp enough to bruise.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • These reactive oxygen species, or ROS, can do real damage to mitochondria, cells and organs.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • For a complicated model with multiple color changes, the waste can become substantial.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its existing capabilities provide a starting point for the conversion, although the transport configuration cannot perform the new mission without substantial modifications.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • The café uses a special roast from an NKC small-batch roaster called Northlandia, according to Stevie Rose, marketing specialist at Life Unlimited.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
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