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concrete

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/kənˈkriːt/ · con-crete

Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

ایک مادی یا جسمانی شکل میں موجود؛ غیر تجریدی نہیں۔

بتّي

batti

Synonyms

tangiblerealsubstantialٹھوسمادیعینی

Antonyms

abstractconceptualtheoreticalخیالینظریاتیتجریدی

Common Collocations

  • concrete evidence
  • concrete plan
  • concrete example

Example Sentences

The architect presented a concrete design for the new building.

معمار نے نئے عمارت کے لئے ایک ٹھوس ڈیزائن پیش کیا۔

Me'mar ne naye imarat ke liye ek thos dizain pesh kiya.

Her ideas were too abstract; she needed to provide concrete solutions.

اس کے خیالات بہت خیالی تھے؛ اسے ٹھوس حل فراہم کرنے کی ضرورت تھی۔

Us ke khayalat bahut khiyali the; use thos hal faraham karne ki zarurat thi.

The lovers made a concrete promise to each other.

محبت کرنے والوں نے ایک دوسرے سے ٹھوس وعدہ کیا۔

Mohabbat karne walon ne ek doosre se thos wada kiya.

Easily Confused With

concrete (noun):While 'concrete' as an adjective refers to something tangible, 'concrete' as a noun refers to the building material.
nounformal

A building material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates.

ایک تعمیراتی مادے جو سیمنٹ، پانی، اور مواد کے مرکب سے بنایا جاتا ہے۔

کنکریٹ

kankreet

Synonyms

cementaggregateسیمنٹاجزا

Antonyms

fluidgasسیالگیس

Common Collocations

  • concrete wall
  • concrete structure
  • precast concrete

Example Sentences

They poured concrete for the new sidewalk.

انہوں نے نئی سڑک کے لئے کنکریٹ ڈالا۔

Unhon ne naye sadak ke liye kankreet dala.

The building's foundation is made of reinforced concrete.

عمارت کی بنیاد کی مضبوط کنکریٹ سے بنی ہوئی ہے۔

Imarat ki buniyad ki mazboot kankreet se bani hui hai.

He used concrete to build a garage.

اس نے ایک گیراج بنانے کے لئے کنکریٹ کا استعمال کیا۔

Us ne ek garage banane ke liye kankreet ka istemal kiya.

Easily Confused With

concrete (adjective):As a noun, 'concrete' refers to the material itself, while as an adjective, it describes something physical.

Word Family

concretize
verbٹھوس دینا
concretization
nounٹھوس سازی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of concrete as being solid and substantial, unlike abstract ideas.

Visualize a sturdy concrete building, showcasing strength and stability.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جیسے درخت کی جڑیں گہرائی میں ہوتی ہیں، ویسے ہی کامیابی کا ٹھوس بنیاد ہونا چاہئے۔

Jaise darakht ki jaden gehrai mein hoti hain, waise hi kamiyabi ka thos buniyad hona chahiye.

Just as the roots of a tree are deep, success must have a solid foundation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "concreta" — to grow together

First known use: 15th century

The word 'concrete' derives from the Latin 'concreta', which means to grow together, and has evolved to describe a building material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates.