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erect vs bring up

bring up vs erect

erect is an adjective but bring up is not an adjective.

erect and bring up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
erect No Yes Yes No
bring up No No Yes No
As verbs, bring up is a hypernym of erect; that is, bring up is a word with a broader meaning than erect:
  • erect: cause to rise up
  • bring up: raise from a lower to a higher position
Other hypernyms of erect include elevate, get up, lift, raise.
erect (adjective) bring up (adjective)
upright in position or posture
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
erect (verb) bring up (verb)
construct, build, or erect cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
cause to rise up make reference to
put forward for consideration or discussion
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
raise from a lower to a higher position
cause to come to a sudden stop
look after a child until it is an adult
promote from a lower position or rank
Difference between erect and bring up

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