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concentrate vs engross

engross vs concentrate

concentrate is a noun but engross is not a noun.

concentrate and engross both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
concentrate Yes No Yes No
engross No No Yes No
As verbs, engross is a hyponym of concentrate; that is, engross is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than concentrate:
  • concentrate: direct one's attention on something
  • engross: devote (oneself) fully to
Other hyponyms of concentrate include absorb, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep, recall, think, zoom in, hear, listen, take heed.
concentrate (noun) engross (noun)
a concentrated example of something
a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
concentrate (verb) engross (verb)
cook until very little liquid is left consume all of one's attention or time
make denser, stronger, or purer devote (oneself) fully to
make central
be cooked until very little liquid is left
make more concise
compress or concentrate
direct one's attention on something
draw together or meet in one common center
Difference between concentrate and engross

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