construct
/kənˈstrʌkt/
con · struct
kən · ˈstrʌkt
English Definition
v. build, make
Significado en Español
construir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xây dựng
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Example Sentence
The bridge was constructed last year.
桥去年建成了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together)+struct(build)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “construct”: The engineer took several months to construct the new bridge.
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A
disassemble
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B
complete
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C
build
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D
neglect
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C — build.
“construct” means v. build, make
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The workers plan to ______ a new bridge across the wide river.
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A
construct
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B
demolish
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C
destroy
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D
wreck
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A — construct.
“construct” means v. build, make
Common questions about “construct”
What does “construct” mean?
construct — v. build, make. In Chinese: 建造，构造.
How do you pronounce “construct”?
construct is pronounced /kənˈstrʌkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · struct.
How do you use “construct” in a sentence?
The bridge was constructed last year. (桥去年建成了。)
What are synonyms for “construct”?
build, create — all close in meaning to construct (v. build, make).
Is “construct” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. construct appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “construct”?
con(together)+struct(build)
