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construct vs describe

describe vs construct

construct is a noun but describe is not a noun.

construct and describe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
construct Yes No Yes No
describe No No Yes No
As verbs, describe is a hypernym of construct; that is, describe is a word with a broader meaning than construct:
  • construct: draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
  • describe: make a mark or lines on a surface
Other hypernyms of construct include delineate, draw, line, trace.
construct (noun) describe (noun)
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
construct (verb) describe (verb)
reassemble mentally identify as in botany or biology, for example
draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions give a description of
make by combining materials and parts to give an account or representation of in words
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts make a mark or lines on a surface
create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
create by linking linguistic units
Difference between construct and describe

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