concentrated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having a strong or intense quality; not diluted and containing a lot of substance in a small amount.
Example
The concentrated juice was much sweeter than the regular kind.
Conversation
Have you tried that new coffee shop downtown?
Yeah, their coffee is so concentrated — I love it!
I need something strong to keep me awake during work.
Definitely! A concentrated brew is just what you need.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intense
focused
strong
Antonyms
dilute
scattered
weak
verb
Definition
To focus all your attention on something or to make something stronger by removing water or other substances.
Example
She concentrated on her studies to prepare for the exam.
Tense Forms
Past: concentrated
Past Participle: concentrated
Conversation
I really concentrated on my studies last night.
That's great! Did you manage to finish everything?
Yeah, I feel like I concentrated better than usual.
Root Explanation
Concentrated → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "centrum" (meaning center). The word describes something that is brought together to a central point, thus becoming denser or more intense.
Memory Tip
Think of things being brought 'together' ('con-') to a 'center' ('centrum') — that's why concentrated means something that is denser or more intense.
Visually Confused Words
preconcentrated
reconcentrate
deconcentrate
preconcentrate
preconcentratedly
eccentrate
coventrate
contracted