Meaning of the word concrete in English
What does concrete mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
concrete
US /ˈkɑːn.kriːt/
UK /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/
Noun
a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and forms a stonelike mass on hardening
Example:
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The bridge was built with reinforced concrete.
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They poured concrete for the new foundation.
Adjective
Verb
cover or lay with concrete
Example:
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They decided to concrete the backyard patio.
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The old path was concreted over last summer.