concrete

[US]/ˈkɒŋkriːt/
[UK]/ˈkɑːŋkriːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. real, specific, tangible
vi. to solidify
vt. to construct with concrete
n. solidified material, specific object

Phrases & Collocations

poured concrete

concrete slab

concrete mixer

concrete foundation

reinforced concrete

concrete block

concrete finish

precast concrete

concrete pump

in the concrete

concrete structure

prestressed concrete

cement concrete

concrete pavement

concrete construction

asphalt concrete

concrete beam

concrete strength

mass concrete

concrete frame

reinforced concrete structure

fiber reinforced concrete

concrete wall

concrete bridge

concrete dam

concrete pile

Example Sentences

make a concrete analysis of concrete problems

a gigantic concrete tower.

cement a concrete floor

The concrete road congealed.

floor a bridge with concrete plates

fixed the flagpole in concrete;

concrete abominations masquerading as hotels.

the abstract must be made concrete by examples.

concrete objects like stones.

it exists as a physically concrete form.

I haven't got any concrete proof.

the post is concreted into the ground.

concrete that sets hard within a day.

mixing concrete is hard physical work.

a concrete path overhung by jacaranda trees.

the concrete skeleton of an unfinished building.

do not make the concrete too sloppy.

It is hard to prevent concrete from creeping.

Real-world Examples

What they found was just smooth concrete.

Source: American Elementary School English 4

So let's try to get at least a little bit more concrete.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Death (Audio Version)

You can't give us something a little more concrete?

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

Do not lean on concrete walls or stand on concrete floors.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

We use reinforced concrete to have that flexibility that also absorbs movement.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation April 2021

Bin Salman has made some concrete changes.

Source: Time

A concrete wall has more stability than a wooden fence.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

But it should be even more concrete, let's read the next one.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Reading High Score Secrets

The trapped carbon strengthens the concrete and keeps the gas out of the air.

Source: VOA Special English: World

You see, any yahoo can lay some concrete and throw up some razor wire.

Source: Leverage

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