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abstract

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Understanding meaning

The word abstract has different meanings.

Abstract can describe something that you cannot see and has no physical form, like emotions or friendship.

For example:

I can easily show you what a book is, but I cannot show you an abstract concept, like hope.

Which answers best complete the sentence below? Choose the 3 correct answers.

If something is abstract, then...

you cannot experience it through your 5 senses.

you cannot touch it.

you can see it.

it may be an idea that you can think about, but not a physical thing.