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erect vs construct

construct vs erect

erect is not a noun while construct is a noun.

erect is an adjective but construct is not an adjective.

erect and construct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
erect No Yes Yes No
construct Yes No Yes No
As verbs, construct is a hypernym of erect; that is, construct is a word with a broader meaning than erect:
  • erect: construct, build, or erect
  • construct: make by combining materials and parts
Other hypernyms of erect include build, make.
erect (noun) construct (noun)
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
erect (adjective) construct (adjective)
upright in position or posture
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
erect (verb) construct (verb)
construct, build, or erect reassemble mentally
cause to rise up draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
make by combining materials and parts
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 erect and construct

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