concentrated
word · lemma: concentrate
/ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪtɪd/
/kˈɒnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
Containing a lot of something in a small space (not diluted), or showing a lot of attention and focus.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes liquids (like juice or soup) with less water, or someone's strong focus ('a concentrated effort'). Used formally and informally. Don't confuse 'concentrated' with 'concentrating' (present participle of 'concentrate').
Spanish: concentradoPortuguese (BR): concentradoPortuguese (PT): concentradoChinese (Simplified): 浓缩的 - 集中的Chinese (Traditional): 濃縮的 - 集中的Hindi: सघन - ध्यान केंद्रितArabic: مُرَكَّز - مُنْصَبّBengali: ঘন - নিবিষ্টRussian: концентрированный - сосредоточенныйJapanese: 濃い - 集中したVietnamese: đậm đặc - tập trungKorean: 농축된 - 집중된Turkish: konsantre - yoğunlaşmışUrdu: مرکوز - گاڑھاIndonesian: pekat - terfokus
Example Sentences
This juice is very concentrated.
basic
He gave me a concentrated look.
basic
The class worked in a concentrated way before the exam.
basic
She made a concentrated effort to improve her English before moving abroad.
natural
All the noise outside made it hard to stay concentrated on my homework.
natural
Be careful—this is a concentrated cleaning product and needs to be diluted.
natural