concretely
/ˈkɒŋkriːtli/ (bre, ipa) · /kɑːnˈkriːtli/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt-lē, ˈkän-ˌkrēt-, kən-ˈkrēt-/ (ame, mw)
concretely — adverb
1. using exact facts and details, or in a physical form people can directly notice.
using exact facts and details, or in a physical form people can directly notice.
Beatriz described the budget concretely, listing rent, food, and bus costs.
describe concretely by naming exact details
The museum lets children understand history concretely by touching old farming tools.
understand concretely through direct physical experience
Before the trip, Lakshmi planned concretely, checking train times and hotel prices.
The charity showed concretely where donations went by posting photos of the new beds.
Stefan spoke concretely about the leak, pointing to the wet ceiling above the sink.
- specifically
focuses on exact detail, especially in speech or writing
- explicitly
stresses that nothing is left unclear or implied
- tangibly
emphasizes something can be physically felt or plainly shown
- practically
focuses more on real-world action than on vivid detail
- vaguely
without clear detail or exact shape
- abstractly
at the level of ideas rather than direct facts or things
文法句型
describe / explain + concretely
speak concretely about + topic
show concretely how / where
plan / think + concretely
用法筆記
Usually modifies verbs such as explain, describe, show, plan, or think. It often marks a move away from general ideas and toward exact details or visible evidence.