Definition

To become smaller or more concentrated in volume or size.

Example

As the steam cooled, it began to condense into water droplets.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the fog seems to condense in the morning?

Yeah, it's like it gets thicker right before it disappears.

I wonder if the weather has anything to do with how it condenses.

Definitely! The temperature drop might play a role in that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something smaller or shorter by removing parts or changing its form, often by turning a gas into a liquid.

Example

The scientist needed to condense the gas into a liquid for the experiment.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to condense my notes before the exam next week.

That sounds like a good plan; less is more sometimes.

Yeah, I want to focus on the key points and not get overwhelmed.

Root Explanation

Condense → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "densus" (meaning thick or dense). The word "condense" means to make something thicker or more compact by bringing it together.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'thicker' or 'more compact' by bringing it 'together' — that's what condense means.

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