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abstract

[ab-strakt, ab-strakt, ab-strakt, ab-strakt, ab-strakt] / æbˈstrækt, ˈæb strækt, ˈæb strækt, æbˈstrækt, ˈæb strækt /
ADJECTIVE
conceptual, theoretical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abstruse hypothetical philosophical unreal
STRONG
complex deep ideal intellectual
WEAK
indefinite nonconcrete recondite transcendent transcendental
Antonyms
STRONGEST
real
STRONG
ignorant simple
WEAK
actual concrete factual material objective physical
NOUN
short document prepared from a longer one
Synonyms
STRONG
abridgment brief compendium condensation conspectus digest outline summary synopsis
WEAK
précis résumé
Antonyms
WEAK
document manuscript
VERB
take away from
Synonyms
STRONG
detach disconnect disengage dissociate extract isolate part remove separate steal uncouple withdraw
WEAK
take out
Antonyms
STRONG
attach combine connect couple join link remain stay unite
WEAK
add complete expand fill insert introduce lengthen strengthen
VERB
prepare short document from longer one
Synonyms
STRONG
abbreviate abridge condense digest outline review shorten summarize
Antonyms
STRONG
amplify enlarge expand extend increase lengthen
WEAK
add combine complete fill insert introduce strengthen unite

Example Sentences

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Almost any explanation can be labeled race neutral in the abstract.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

They communicate easily, and more literally than an abstract symbol like Nike’s Swoosh or Adidas’ Three Stripes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Some were, in essence, monumentally scaled abstract sculptures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I wanted a picture that was sharp on his well-known headcover of a tiger but for him to be abstract to it, as opposed to standing next to it.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I draw a sweeping abstract something that’s a cross between an amoeba and a manta ray with eyes and mouths in unexpected places.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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