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describe vs construct

construct vs describe

describe is not a noun while construct is a noun.

describe and construct both are verbs.

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

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