How to Use "Concept" with Example Sentences

concept (n): an idea; an understanding of something

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Used with adjectives:

"She does not understand the basic concept of math."
(basic, simple)

"Our class is analyzing the central concept of the book."
(central, important, key)

"It is a difficult concept to understand."
(difficult, complex, hard)

"What a bizarre concept."
(bizarre, strange, interesting)

"Sharing is a useful concept to teach little children."
(useful)

"The electric car is a new concept."
(new, original, modern)

Used with verbs:

"She doesn't have a concept of saving money."
(have)

"Do you understand the basic concept?"
(understand)

"Scientists are inventing new concepts all the time."
(be + inventing, be + creating, be + thinking of, be + developing)

"How can we apply this concept to our daily lives."
(apply)

"He will explain his concept with pictures."
(explain, illustrate)

"Let's discuss this new concept at the office meeting."
(discuss, explore)

Used with prepositions:

"He is always late because he has no concept of time."
(of)