CONSTRUCT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) construct is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

CONSTRUCT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • reassemble mentally
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • reconstruct the events of 20 years ago
    Hypernyms(s) construct is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
    Usage Example(s)
    • construct an equilateral triangle
    Hypernyms(s) construct is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • put together out of components or parts
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the company fabricates plastic chairs
    • They manufacture small toys
    Hypernyms(s) construct is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • make by combining materials and parts
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • this little pig made his house out of straw
    • Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
    Hypernyms(s) construct is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
    Usage Example(s)
    • construct a proof
    • construct an argument
    Hypernyms(s) construct is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • create by linking linguistic units
    Usage Example(s)
    • construct a sentence
    • construct a paragraph
    Hypernyms(s) construct is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower