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build vs erect

erect vs build

build is a noun but erect is not a noun.

build is not an adjective while erect is an adjective.

build and erect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
build Yes No Yes No
erect No Yes Yes No
As verbs, erect is a hyponym of build; that is, erect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than build:
  • build: make by combining materials and parts
  • erect: construct, build, or erect
build (noun) erect (noun)
constitution of the human body
alternative names for the body of a human being
build (adjective) erect (adjective)
upright in position or posture
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
build (verb) erect (verb)
form or accumulate steadily construct, build, or erect
improve the cleansing action of cause to rise up
bolster or strengthen
develop and grow
found or ground
make by combining materials and parts
give form to, according to a plan
build or establish something abstract
be engaged in building
order, supervise, or finance the construction of
Difference between build and erect

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