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Definition: Meaning of, extract in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛkstrækt /

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extract extracted extracted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
extracting extracts
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  1. formal to remove an object from somewhere, especially with difficulty
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  2. to carefully remove a substance from something which contains it, using a machine, chemical process etc
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  3. to get something which you want from someone, such as information, money, help etc, especially when they do not want to give it to you
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  4. to take information or a short piece of writing from a book
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  5. to get an advantage or good thing from a situation
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extract extracts
  1. [countable] a short piece of writing, music etc taken from a particular book, piece of music etc
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  2. [uncountable and countable] a substance obtained from something by using a special process
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extract used in phrases

  • almond extract (noun)
    1. flavouring made from almonds macerated in alcohol
  • cola extract (noun)
    1. a flavouring extracted from the kola nut
  • lemon extract (noun)
    1. or imitating a flavouring made from lemons
  • vanilla extract (noun)
    1. or imitating vanilla beans a flavouring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol
  • yeast extract (noun)
    1. a thick sticky brown substance made from yeast, used in cooking or for spreading on bread
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