B2adjectiveacademic
US/ˈkɑːn.kriːt/
UK/ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/
based on real facts or clear examples, not just general ideas; also made of cement, sand and stones
More often (noun): a hard building material made from cement, sand and stones
In context
Support your opinion with concrete examples from your own experience.
The police have no concrete evidence that he was involved.
Leaders talked a lot but took few concrete steps to cut pollution.
Words that go with concrete
adjective + noun
- concrete exampleCan you give me a concrete example of what you mean?
- concrete evidenceThere is no concrete evidence that the app improves memory.
- concrete stepsThe school has taken concrete steps to stop bullying.
- concrete proposalThe committee asked for a concrete proposal by Friday.
- concrete resultsInvestors want to see concrete results within a year.