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- pronunciation:
- ih
rekt
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
erects, erecting, erected |
| definition: |
When people erect a building or other structure, they put it up. They build it so that it stands.
The city erected a monument in memory of the city's soldiers who died in the war.The famous skyscraper was erected almost one hundred years ago.- synonyms:
- build, raise
- similar words:
- construct
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| related words: |
build, found, stand |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
When something is erect, it is in a straight up or standing position. It's not lying flat or bending over.
The fresh flowers are erect in the vase but the older flowers are starting to bend over.Dog's can stand in an erect position for a while, but it is not the most natural position for them.Max's piano teacher told him his back should be erect while sitting at the piano.
- synonyms:
- up, upright
- similar words:
- straight
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| derivations: |
erectable (adj.), erectly (adv.), erectness (n.) |
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