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Extract Meaning: Noun Definition & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：a selected passage (extract)
extract
/ˈekstrækt/
n.
A short part taken from a longer piece of writing, music, or film, often to show an important point.
a selected passage
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/ə sɪˈlektɪd ˈpæsɪdʒ/
n.
A short piece taken from a longer work (writing, music, or film) to highlight an important part.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'trahere' (to pull), meaning something pulled out.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'EX' (out) + 'TRACT' (pull) = pull out a passage or essence.
📖 Example
For her book report, she included a powerful extract from the novel that perfectly captured the main character's struggle.
For her book report, she included a powerful extract from the novel that perfectly captured the main character's struggle.
🔗 Collocations
book extract – a short passage taken from a book
extract from a speech – a portion taken from a spoken address
poetry extract – an excerpt from a poem
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
extraction (n.) – the action of taking out something
extractor (n.) – a machine or person that extracts something
📖 Cultural Story
The word entered English in the 15th century from Latin 'extractus', past participle of 'extrahere'. In modern publishing, 'extract' is widely used for promotional book excerpts in magazines.
Meaning 2：a concentrated substance (extract)
extract
/ˈekstrækt/
n.
A substance that is taken out from something else using a special method, like a liquid from a plant or bean.
a concentrated substance
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/ə ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd ˈsʌbstəns/
n.
A substance obtained by concentrating or distilling a source material (like plants or beans), often used for flavor or health benefits.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
This face cream contains extract of green tea, which is known for its soothing properties.
This face cream contains extract of green tea, which is known for its soothing properties.
🔗 Collocations
vanilla extract – a concentrated liquid made from vanilla beans
plant extract – a substance derived from plants by extraction
herbal extract – a concentrated preparation of herbs
🔄 Synonyms
essence (n.) – the concentrated form of a substance that gives it its characteristic quality
concentrate (n.) – a substance made stronger or more concentrated
tincture (n.) – a medicinal extract dissolved in alcohol
🚫 Antonyms
whole plant (n.) – the unprocessed plant material before extraction
dilution (n.) – a solution that has been made weaker
🌱 Derivatives
extraction (n.) – the process of obtaining extract
extractor (n.) – a device used for extraction
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