Synonyms for

Concentrated

Verb / ˈkɑ:nsʌˌntreɪtɪd / Another word for concentrated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Concentrated means a substance that has been made stronger by removing some of the liquid or by combining it with other substances.

Synonyms & similar words

centralise center digest centralize decoct decentralize rivet concentrate distributed decentralise deconcentrate pore contract focus hard saturated centre soft reduce unsaturated condense boildown condensed strengthened intensified pure dense thick viscous congealed reduced evaporated fortified enriched potent powerful strong pure undiluted undiluted unadulterated

Synonyms by register

Formal

dense potent strong unadulterated

Informal

strong intense thick

Literary

ardent fervent keen

Antonyms

diluted scattered diffuse dispersed weakened spread out

Common collocations

  • concentrated effort
  • concentrated power
  • concentrated solution
  • concentrated beam
  • concentrated force
  • concentrated attention
  • highly concentrated

Word family

noun concentration
verb concentrate
adverb concentratedly

Usage note

Often used to describe liquids or substances that have had water or other diluting agents removed, making them stronger. Can also refer to focus or intensity of thought or effort.

Example sentences

  1. The concentrated orange juice was very strong.
  2. We need to add water to the concentrated soup before we can eat it.
  3. The concentrated detergent cleaned the clothes much better.
  4. He was so concentrated on his book that he didn't hear me come in.
  5. She mixed the concentrated paint with water to make it easier to use.

Quotes

  • I've always concentrated more on melody than lyrics.
  • I have always been grateful for the talent and the discipline it takes to be a writer, to be able to concentrate on a story that originates out of my own imagination.
  • The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.

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