Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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concrete | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
abstract | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
concrete (noun) | abstract (noun) |
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a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water | a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance |
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory |
concrete (adjective) | abstract (adjective) |
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capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary | existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment |
formed by the coalescence of particles | not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature |
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention |
concrete (verb) | abstract (verb) |
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form into a solid mass; coalesce | consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically |
cover with cement | consider apart from a particular case or instance |
give an abstract (of) | |
make off with belongings of others |