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suppose vs construct

construct vs suppose

suppose is not a noun while construct is a noun.

suppose and construct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suppose No No Yes No
construct Yes No Yes No
As verbs, construct is a hyponym of suppose; that is, construct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suppose:
  • suppose: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  • construct: reassemble mentally
Other hyponyms of suppose include reconstruct, retrace, develop, explicate, formulate.
suppose (noun) construct (noun)
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
suppose (verb) construct (verb)
expect, believe, or suppose reassemble mentally
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition make by combining materials and parts
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
express a supposition create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
create by linking linguistic units
Difference between suppose and construct

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