concentrated
Concentrated (adj) means Made stronger by having water or bulk removed; not diluted. Example: “Use less of the concentrated cleaner — it's much stronger than usual.”
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither strengthened (as with a liquid that has had water removed), or intensely focused.
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more concentrated comparative, most concentrated superlative
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What does “concentrated” mean?
The word “concentrated” means made stronger by having water or bulk removed; not diluted. In plain terms, either strengthened (as with a liquid that has had water removed), or intensely focused.
How do you pronounce “concentrated”?
“Concentrated” is pronounced KON-suhnt-ray-tihd (/ˈkɑnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “concentrated” in a sentence?
Here is “concentrated” used in a sentence: “Use less of the concentrated cleaner — it's much stronger than usual.”
What part of speech is “concentrated”?
“Concentrated” is an adjective.
Is “concentrated” a common word?
“Concentrated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “concentrated” have?
“Concentrated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made stronger by having water or bulk removed; not diluted.
What is the difference between 'concentrated' and 'diluted'?
These are opposites. Concentrated means made stronger by removing water or bulk, so the active substance is present in a higher proportion; diluted means made weaker by adding water or another liquid. A concentrated juice, for example, becomes diluted once you add water.
What is the difference between 'concentrated' and 'focused'?
In the sense of attention, they are close synonyms, both meaning intense and directed at one thing. 'Concentrated' can also describe a substance made stronger by removing water, a meaning 'focused' does not share.
Does 'concentrated' always relate to liquids?
No. While concentrated often describes a liquid or substance made stronger by removing water, it also means intense and focused on one particular thing or place, as in concentrated attention. Context makes clear which meaning applies.
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