Definitions

concrete

[kon-kreet, kong-, kon-kreet, kong-, kon-kreet, kong-] / ˈkɒn krit, ˈkɒŋ-, kɒnˈkrit, kɒŋ-, kɒnˈkrit, kɒŋ- /

ADJECTIVE

actual, factual

Synonyms

STRONG

detailed material objective particular real solid specific

WEAK

accurate corporeal definite explicit precise sensible substantial tangible

Antonyms

STRONG

general indefinite unimportant

WEAK

abstract bending flexible ideal immaterial intangible pliable

ADJECTIVE

hardened

Synonyms

STRONG

caked calcified cemented compact compressed congealed conglomerated consolidated dried firm indurate petrified poured set solid solidified steeled

WEAK

monolithic precast set in stone strong unyielding

Antonyms

STRONG

flexible indefinite loose slack soft

WEAK

abstract bending ideal immaterial intangible pliable

Example Sentences

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California-based startup Brimstone, for example, previously touted its innovative way to decarbonize concrete.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Ask for concrete examples like, ‘What is an example of a project that was really hard and how did you handle it?

From MarketWatch

"They were actually putting the domes on and pouring the concrete around the vessels... that was very exciting."

From BBC

He said it cost him $40,000 to hire a private contractor to gather up and dispose of several dumpsters of busted-up concrete.

From Los Angeles Times

At night, he cheered his favorite soccer team, Real Madrid, with his sons in their one-story concrete house.

From The Wall Street Journal