concrete

I

(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)

adj. actual, real, tangible, solid; specific, definite, exact, particular. See substance, hardness, coherence, speciality. —n. See cement.

II

(Roget's IV) modif.

1. [Specific]

Syn. particular, solid, precise, actual; see accurate 2 , definite 1 , detailed , real 2 , tangible .

2. [Made of concrete]

Syn. cement, monolithic, poured, solid, strong, precast, concrete and steel, compact, unyielding; see also firm 2 .

n.

Syn. ferroconcrete, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete; see cement , pavement 1 .

III

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.

1. real actual, material, definite, solid, substantial, factual, physical, tangible.

2. specific distinct, explicit, particular, precise, express.

ANT.: 1. abstract, theoretical. 2. general, vague

IV

(Roget's Thesaurus II) I adjective 1. Having verifiable existence: objective, real, substantial, substantive, tangible. See REAL. 2. Composed of or relating to things that occupy space and can be perceived by the senses: corporeal, material, objective, phenomenal, physical, sensible, substantial, tangible. See BODY, MATTER. II verb 1. To bring or come together into a united whole: coalesce, combine, compound, conjoin, conjugate, connect, consolidate, couple, join, link, marry, meld, unify, unite, wed, yoke. See ASSEMBLE. 2. To make or become physically hard: cake, congeal, dry, harden, indurate, petrify, set1, solidify. See SOLID.