Concentrated

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪtɪd/

Definitions of concentrated

verb to focus all one's attention or efforts on a particular task or object

Example Sentences

A1 I concentrated on my homework last night.

A2 She concentrated hard on learning the new dance routine.

B1 The students concentrated on the teacher's explanation of the math problem.

B2 He concentrated his efforts on improving his English speaking skills.

C1 The researchers concentrated their study on the effects of climate change on marine life.

C2 The chef concentrated on creating a new signature dish for the restaurant.

adjective having a high density or concentration

Example Sentences

A1 The orange juice was too concentrated for my taste.

A2 She used a concentrated cleaning solution to remove the stubborn stains.

B1 The company has a concentrated effort to reduce its carbon footprint.

B2 The researchers conducted a concentrated study on the effects of climate change on marine life.

C1 The artist's work is known for its concentrated exploration of human emotions.

C2 The novel is a masterpiece of concentrated storytelling, with every word carefully chosen.

Examples of concentrated in a Sentence

formal The scientist concentrated on analyzing the data to draw accurate conclusions.

informal I need to really concentrate if I want to finish this project on time.

slang I can't believe how concentrated he is on winning the game.

figurative Her mind was like a concentrated beam of light, focused and unwavering.

Grammatical Forms of concentrated

past tense

concentrated

plural

concentrated

comparative

more concentrated

superlative

most concentrated

present tense

concentrates

future tense

will concentrate

perfect tense

has concentrated

continuous tense

is concentrating

singular

concentrated

positive degree

concentrated

infinitive

to concentrate

gerund

concentrating

participle

concentrating

Origin and Evolution of concentrated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'concentrated' originated from the Latin word 'concentratus', which is derived from the verb 'concentrare' meaning to bring together or focus.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of bringing things together physically, the term 'concentrated' evolved to also describe a state of intense focus or a substance that has been reduced in volume but increased in strength.