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construct
construct
Meaning of construct
English
to build something large, such as a building or bridge
Pronunciation
British English
/kənˈstrʌkt/
American English
/kənˈstrʌkt/
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What's the difference between construct, build, put up, and erect
B
🇬🇧English
build
The everyday word for making buildings or anything.
very often
ENThe kids built a sandcastle on the beach.
P
🇬🇧English
put up
Informal: put up a building, a fence, a tent.
often
ENWe put up a tent near the lake.
Advanced: broader words
E
🇬🇧English
erect
Formal: to put up a statue, fence or building.
rare word
ENThey erected a statue in the main square.
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What does construct mean?
to build something large, such as a building or bridge
How do you pronounce construct?
construct is pronounced /kənˈstrʌkt/.
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