English Meaning & Definitions
A powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, mixed with water to form mortar or combined with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete.
- โThe workers poured the wet cement into the wooden frame to form the foundation.โ
- โBags of cement were stacked high at the construction site.โ
To settle or establish firmly; to unite or bind together with or as if with cement.
- โThe two countries signed a trade agreement to cement their alliance.โ
- โHis incredible performance on the field cemented his status as a legendary player.โ
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โcementโ.
Derived from the Middle English word *cament*, from Old French *ciment*, and ultimately from the Latin *caementum*, meaning 'quarrystone, chips of stone used in building,' derived from *caedere* ('to cut'). Originally referring to rough stone chips used in mortar, the meaning shifted over time to describe the binding substance itself.
To remember 'cement', think of a **CENT** that is stuck fast in a hard floor made of concrete.
Frequently Asked Questions About โcementโ
1. What is the meaning of โcementโ in English?
In English, cement (noun) is defined as: โA powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, mixed with water to form mortar or combined with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete.โ.
2. How do you use โcementโ in a sentence?
โThe workers poured the wet cement into the wooden frame to form the foundation.โ
3. What are English synonyms of โcementโ?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โcementโ?
Derived from the Middle English word *cament*, from Old French *ciment*, and ultimately from the Latin *caementum*, meaning 'quarrystone, chips of stone used in building,' derived from *caedere* ('to cut'). Originally referring to rough stone chips used in mortar, the meaning shifted over time to describe the binding substance itself.
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A specific duration of time equal to one hour and forty-six minutes and twelve seconds.
The cardinal number equal to one thousand million (1,000,000,000), expressed in scientific notation as 10^9.
A specific duration of time equivalent to one hour and forty-six minutes.