Extract — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ik-ˈstrakt/ (verb) /ˈek-ˌstrakt/ (noun) ex·tract

Meaning & Definition of Extract

Extract (verb)

  1. to draw forth (as by research)
  2. to pull or take out forcibly
  3. to obtain by much effort from someone unwilling

Extract (noun)

  1. a selection from a writing or discourse, excerpt
  2. a product (such as an essence or concentrate) prepared by extracting; especially, a solution (as in alcohol) of essential constituents of a complex material (such as meat or an aromatic plant)

Extract (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to draw out by force or with effort

    "extracted a splinter from my hand"

    similar: corkscrew, prize, pry, pull, root (out), tear (out), uproot, wrest, wring, yank
    related: mine, pluck, remove, take (out), withdraw
    near: implant, insert, install, instill, cram, jam, ram, stuff, wedge

Extract (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a part taken from a longer work

    "the anthology includes a long extract from the epic poem"

    similar: excerpt, passage
    related: clip, snippet, sound bite, citation, quotation, locus classicus, longueur, purple passage, context, sample, selection

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Extract

The most common words with a similar meaning to Extract:

corkscrew, prize, pry, pull, root (out), tear (out), uproot, wrest, wring, yank, excerpt, passage

Related Words for Extract

mine, pluck, remove, take (out), withdraw, clip, snippet, sound bite, citation, quotation, locus classicus, longueur, purple passage, context, sample, selection

Near Antonyms of Extract

implant, insert, install, instill, cram, jam, ram, stuff, wedge

Word Forms of Extract

Inflections: extracted, extracting, extracts

Derived words: extractability (noun), extractable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Extract

Middle English extracten, borrowed from Latin extractus, past participle of extrahere "to pull out, draw forth," from ex- ex-:1 + trahere "to drag, draw, take along" abstract:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Extract

Words & Phrases Containing Extract

extract oneself, ether extract

Frequently Asked Questions about Extract

What does "Extract" mean?

"Extract" means to draw forth (as by research). As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to draw forth (as by research). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Extract"?

Other words for "Extract" include corkscrew, prize, pry, pull, root (out), tear (out), uproot and wrest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Extract" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Extract"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Extract". Common alternatives include corkscrew, prize, pry, pull, root (out), tear (out), uproot, wrest, wring and yank.

How do you use "Extract" in a sentence?

Examples of "Extract" in a sentence: "extracted a splinter from my hand"; "the anthology includes a long extract from the epic poem".

Is "Extract" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Extract" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Extract" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Extract" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Extract"?

"Extract" is pronounced /ik-ˈstrakt/ as a verb and /ˈek-ˌstrakt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as ex·tract.

What is the origin of the word "Extract"?

"Extract" comes from Middle English extracten, borrowed from Latin extractus, past participle of extrahere "to pull out, draw forth," from ex- ex-:1 + trahere "to drag, draw, take along" abstract:1. First known use: 15th century.