Definition of Concrete
Concrete
con·crete


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A building material made from cement, water, and aggregate.

e.g. The construction team poured concrete into the foundation of the new building.

(adjective)
concerned with actual instances and the reality rather than the abstract; specific;

e.g. We need to brainstorm a couple of concrete ideas for the theme of this year's orientation.

(noun)
a hard and strong building material that is made by mixing cement, minerals, and water;

e.g. The sidewalk is made of concrete.

(verb)
to solidify or form into a solid mass;

e.g. The sculptures began to concrete as soon as they were left to dry.

(verb)
to form with or cover in concrete;

e.g. The statue was concreted into the ground on a sunny day.

(adjective)
made of concrete;

e.g. She dropped her pink ice cream on the cold, concrete sidewalk.



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