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concentrated
KON-suhnt-ray-tihd
Concentrated (adj) means Made stronger by having water or bulk removed; not diluted. Example: “Mix a little concentrated juice with plenty of water before you pour it.”
adj
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Made stronger by having water or bulk removed; not diluted.
"Mix a little concentrated juice with plenty of water before you pour it."
"This concentrated tomato paste adds a deep flavour to the sauce."
"Use less of the concentrated cleaner — it's much stronger than usual."
2
Intense and focused on one particular thing or place.
"After a concentrated week of study, she felt ready for the exam."
"The shop's sales are concentrated in the busy weeks before Christmas."
"The rescue teams made a concentrated effort to reach the trapped hikers."
How to use concentrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither strengthened (as with a liquid that has had water removed), or intensely focused.
Common pairings
concentrated effort
concentrated solution
highly concentrated
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- more concentrated
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- most concentrated
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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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