concentrated
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒn.sən.treɪ.tɪd]
Word
Context: "substance"
(adjective) when something has a lot of a particular substance in a small amount. For example, if you have a juice that is very sweet and strong, you can say it is concentrated.
Example
The concentrated orange juice tastes really strong and sweet.
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The diluted juice does not have a concentrated flavor; it tastes very weak.
Example
Is the lemonade concentrated or is it mixed with a lot of water?
Context: "focus"
(verb) to focus all your attention or efforts on something. For example, when you are studying really hard for a test, you are concentrating on your studies.
Example
She concentrated on her homework to finish it quickly and well.
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He couldn’t concentrate on his book because of all the noise around him.
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Can you concentrate better when it's quiet?
Context: "substance"
(verb) to make a solution or mixture stronger by removing some of the liquid. For example, when you boil soup to make it tastier, you are concentrating the flavors.
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The chef concentrated the sauce to make it richer and more flavorful.
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If you don’t concentrate the mixture, it will taste dull and watery.
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How do you concentrate the soup to improve its taste?
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