CEFR B1

concept

noun

Meaning

An abstract idea or a general notion; a plan or intention.

Examples

The architect presented a bold new concept for the city's waterfront development.
It's a difficult concept to grasp, but the professor explained it patiently.

Synonyms: idea, notion, theory, paradigm

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concept (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsɛpt/

Definition

An abstract idea or a general notion; a plan or intention.

Examples

The architect presented a bold new concept for the city's waterfront development.
It's a difficult concept to grasp, but the professor explained it patiently.
The whole concept of time travel fascinates many science fiction writers.

How to Use concept

concept of X (prepositional phrase): The idea or notion related to something specific. — "The concept of freedom varies greatly across cultures."
grasp a concept (collocation): To understand an idea. — "It took him a while to fully grasp the complex concept."

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