cement meaning
cement :
binding material, glue
noun
▪ The workers mixed cement for the building.
▪ The workers mixed a sticky material for the building.
▪ Cement holds the bricks together.
▪ A sticky material holds the bricks together.
paraphrasing
▪ adhesive – glue
▪ mortar – binding material
▪ concrete – building material
▪ paste – sticky substance
cement :
to stick, to bind
verb
▪ They cemented the tiles to the floor.
▪ They stuck the tiles to the floor.
▪ The agreement cemented their friendship.
▪ The agreement made their friendship stronger.
paraphrasing
▪ secure – to fix
▪ reinforce – to make stronger
▪ bond – to join
▪ attach – to stick
Pronunciation
cement [sɪˈmɛnt]
The stress is on 'ment' and sounds like 'si-ment'.
Common phrases and grammar about cement
cement - Common meaning
noun
binding material, glue
verb
to stick, to bind
Part of Speech Changes for "cement"
▪ cementation (noun) – the process of sticking or binding
▪ cemented (adjective) – stuck or bound together
Common Expressions with "cement"
▪ mix cement – to prepare a sticky material
▪ cement a relationship – to make a bond stronger
▪ cement a deal – to finalize an agreement
▪ lay cement – to apply a sticky material
Important examples of cement in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, cement often means to strengthen a relationship or agreement.
Example of a confusing word: segment (to divide)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Cement is used as both a noun and a verb, and questions often ask to distinguish between them.
cement
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
cement a friendship
'make a friendship stronger', used in social contexts.
cement one's place
means 'to secure one's position', used in competitive contexts.
Differences between similar words and cement
cement
,
glue
differences
Cement is used for building and heavy-duty sticking, while glue is used for lighter, everyday tasks.
cement
,
bond
differences
Cement implies a strong, permanent connection, while bond can be temporary or emotional.
Words with the same origin as cement
The origin of cement
cement comes from the Latin 'caementum', meaning 'stone chips used in construction'.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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