extract

//ɪkˈstrækt//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

extractInfinitive
extractPresent tense
extractedPast tense
extractedPast participle
extractingPresent participle
extractsThird-person singular
1

To remove or take out something, especially by effort or force.

The dentist extracted my wisdom tooth.

2

To obtain a substance from something by a chemical or physical process.

Scientists extract oil from plants using a special process.

3

To derive or obtain information, a quality, or a resource from something.

The researchers extracted valuable data from the survey results.

Noun

extractSingular
extractsPlural
1

A substance obtained from something by a special process, such as a concentrated preparation.

This vanilla extract is made from real vanilla beans.

2

A short passage taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

The teacher read an extract from the novel to the class.