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concrete

Definition

  • noun: a hard, strong material that is used for building and made by mixing cement, sand, and broken rocks with water
  • verb: to cover or form (something) with concrete
  • verb: to form into a solid mass
  • adjective: naming a real thing or class of things
  • adjective: made of concrete
  • synonyms: solidify

Examples

  • The police suspected that he was guilty, but they had no 'concrete' evidence against him. [=the police had no clear and definite proof that he committed the crime]

  • Countries must deal with the problem more 'concretely'. [=countries must develop more specific ideas for how they will deal with the problem]

  • Does anyone have any 'concrete' [='specific'] suggestions for how we can fix this?

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