concrete
Meaning
Concrete is a strong building material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates, commonly used in construction projects.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "concrete" with "abstract," as it refers specifically to tangible materials or examples.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
builders
prepared
the
site
in
the
morning
,
removing
stones
and
marking
the
edges
for
a
new
path
.
They
mixed
concrete
in
a
small
truck
and
carefully
poured
it
into
wooden
frames
so
the
surface
would
be
smooth
.
A
neighbor
watched
from
her
kitchen
window
and
imagined
how
the
garden
would
look
when
the
path
dried
.
By
late
afternoon
they
smoothed
the
top
and
left
it
to
set
,
promising
to
finish
the
final
touches
next
week
.
Common Phrases
concrete structure
concrete evidence
concrete example
Related Words
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