construction
/kənˈstrʌkʃən/
con · struc · tion
kən · ˈstrʌk · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act of building something
Significado en Español
construcción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xây dựng, công trình
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Example Sentence
Construction of the new bridge began today.
新桥的建设今天开始了。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “construction”:
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A
demolition
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B
destruction
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C
dismantling
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D
building
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D — building.
“construction” means n. the act of building something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ of the enormous new bridge will take at least two years.
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A
destruction
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B
ruin
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C
construction
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D
collapse
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C — construction.
“construction” means n. the act of building something
Common questions about “construction”
What does “construction” mean?
construction — n. the act of building something. In Chinese: 建筑，建造.
How do you pronounce “construction”?
construction is pronounced /kənˈstrʌkʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · struc · tion.
How do you use “construction” in a sentence?
Construction of the new bridge began today. (新桥的建设今天开始了。)
What are synonyms for “construction”?
building, assembly, erection — all close in meaning to construction (n. the act of building something).
Is “construction” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. construction appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
