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build on vs turn on

turn on vs build on

build on and turn on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
build on No No Yes No
turn on No No Yes No
As verbs, turn on is a hypernym of build on; that is, turn on is a word with a broader meaning than build on:
  • build on: use as a basis for theories and claims
  • turn on: be contingent on
Other hypernyms of build on include depend on, depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, hinge upon, ride.
build on (verb) turn on (verb)
use as a basis for theories and claims become hostile towards
get high, stoned, or drugged
cause to operate by flipping a switch
to evoke sexual feelings
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
produce suddenly or automatically
be contingent on
Difference between build on and turn on

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