Synonyms of concrete

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adjective

(ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt 

1

as in actual

existing in fact and not merely as a possibility

concrete evidence, and not just a theory, must be presented at a trial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actual
• real
• factual
• true
• very
• genuine
• effective
• literal
• final
• existent
• tangible
• sure-enough
• proven
• valid
• substantial
• realistic
• de facto
• objective
• demonstrated
• absolute
• substantiated
• irrefutable
• incontrovertible
• inescapable
• convincing
• positive
• validated
• verifiable
• unmistakable
• confirmed
• indisputable
• real-world
• certain
• established
• authentic
• undeniable
• unquestionable
• bona fide
• incontestable
• real-life
• believable
• authoritative
• indubitable
• authenticated
• attested
• palpable
• verified
• certified
• hard
• certifiable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• theoretical
• possible
• potential
• hypothetical
• ideal
• nonexistent
• conjectural
• platonic
• alleged
• assumed
• envisioned
• fictional
• supposed
• illusory
• abstract
• suppositional
• fictitious
• reputed
• inexistent
• visualized
• conceived
• imagined
• imaginary
• fanciful
• symbolic
• envisaged
• chimerical
• romantic
• pictured
• legendary
• fabled
• invented
• make-believe
• fake
• fabricated
• virtual
• unreal
• pretend
• made-up

2

as in physical

relating to or composed of matter

concrete objects like rocks and trees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• physical
• substantial
• tangible
• visible
• material
• solid
• objective
• apparent
• noticeable
• corporeal
• embodied
• discernible
• observable
• sensible
• corporal
• perceptible
• appreciable
• bodily
• massive
• detectable
• carnal
• heavy
• palpable
• phenomenal
• touchable
• bulky
• fleshly
• ponderous
• weighty
• seeable
• hefty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• immaterial
• nonmaterial
• nonphysical
• disembodied
• formless
• incorporeal
• invisible
• intangible
• insubstantial
• ethereal
• bodiless
• unsubstantial
• thin
• discarnate
• imperceptible
• impalpable
• spiritual
• metaphysical
• vaporous
• tenuous
• unbodied
• unnoticeable
• diaphanous
• insensible
• airy
• wispish
• gossamery

3

as in specific

of a particular or exact sort

offered a practical, concrete solution to the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specific
• special
• precise
• sole
• distinct
• express
• specialized
• set
• single
• peculiar
• only
• distinctive
• separate
• individual
• especial
• solitary
• unique
• limited
• exclusive
• restricted
• lone
• differentiated
• specified
• given

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonspecific
• general
• generic
• universal
• generalized
• nonexclusive

concrete

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verb

ˈkän-ˌkrēt 

1

as in to freeze

to become physically firm or solid

the mortar slowly concreted in the mold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freeze
• harden
• solidify
• stiffen
• indurate
• congeal
• firm (up)
• set
• cake
• gel
• encrust
• crystallize
• callus
• coagulate
• gelatinize
• gelate
• clot
• petrify
• rigidify
• jelly
• thicken
• jell
• calcify
• temper
• ossify
• case-harden
• anneal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soften
• liquefy
• melt
• dissolve
• smelt
• thaw
• flux
• fuse
• deliquesce
• unfreeze

2

as in to mix

to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout

a choral work that concretes music and dance into a stunning theatrical experience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mix
• combine
• integrate
• blend
• composite
• merge
• amalgamate
• incorporate
• add
• fuse
• intermix
• commingle
• intermingle
• meld
• immix
• mingle
• homogenize
• commix
• immingle
• cut in
• conflate
• comingle
• compound
• interfuse
• unite
• stir
• beat (in)
• fold
• admix
• weave
• knit
• emulsify
• coalesce
• link
• toss
• conjoin
• intertwine
• join
• interweave

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separate
• break down
• divide
• break up
• part
• rupture
• divorce
• cleave
• sever
• dissolve
• split
• scatter
• disperse
• unmix
• disunite
• detach
• sunder
• disengage
• disjoin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concrete

Adjective

The students demanded accountability for the concrete canopy collapse in the city of Novi Sad, alleging that corruption led to flawed renovation work on the building. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Starting with the 2025 vintage, San Polo no longer uses stainless steel and works exclusively with concrete, oak and amphora. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Art Deco world of Poirot has long since been concreted over by some ’70s town planners, and the Miss Marple chintzy rural drawing room is not a place that many people frequent. — Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025

Number four, the history of the space concreted our decision to work there. — Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025

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