concrete

/ˈkɒnkɹiːt/

//ˈkɒnkɹiːt// adj

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"concrete" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“concrete” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #3,356 in English word frequency and used as an adjective.

#3,356
frequency rank, English
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Real, actual, tangible.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

concrete vs concede
75% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for concrete
PropertyValue
Headwordconcrete
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈkɒnkɹiːt/
Letters8
Frequency rank#3,356
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “concrete” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). concrete lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for concrete is 8 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/. Corpus data places it at rank #3,356 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 8 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for concrete, with forms such as "cconcrete", "cnocrete", and "cocnrete". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "concede", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Latin concrētus, past participle of concrescō (to curdle) from con- (with, together) + crescō (to grow, rise). The correct English form is concrete, spelled C-O-N-C-R-E-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Real, actual, tangible.
  2. 2
    Real, actual, tangible.
  3. 3
    Real, actual, tangible.
  4. 4
    Being or applying to actual things, rather than abstract qualities or categories.
  5. 5
    Particular, specific, rather than general.
  6. 6
    Made of concrete (building material).
  7. 7
    Made up of separate parts; composite.
  8. 8
    Not liquid or fluid; solid.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin concrētus, past participle of concrescō (to curdle) from con- (with, together) + crescō (to grow, rise).

This word in other languages

concreto(Español)concret(Français)konkret(Deutsch)concreto(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cconcrete,cnocrete,cocnrete,conccrete,concerte,concreet,concrette,concrrete,concrtee,conncrete,conrcete,ocncrete

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of concrete - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

cconcrete1cnocrete2cocnrete2conccrete1concerte2concreet2concrette1concrrete1
Edit distance from "concrete"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "concrete"?
"concrete" is spelled C-O-N-C-R-E-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/.
What does "concrete" mean?
As an adjective, "concrete" means: Real, actual, tangible.
What words are commonly confused with "concrete"?
"concrete" is commonly confused with "concede". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "concrete"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "concrete" is /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "concrete"?
Borrowed from Latin concrētus, past participle of concrescō (to curdle) from con- (with, together) + crescō (to grow, rise). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “concrete”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-O-N-C-R-E-T-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “concede” - see the side-by-side comparison. concrete vs concede
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list