erected
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.built a tall structure like a building, wall, or statue.
v.constructed or established a vertical structure. Transitive; requires a direct object.
Simple“The city erected a new statue in the park to honour the local hero.”
In context“The temporary scaffolding was erected within forty-eight hours to facilitate urgent repairs to the cathedral's crumbling masonry.”
UsageOften used in formal contexts regarding monuments, buildings, or barriers.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.moved something so that it stands straight up.
v.set or positioned something in a vertical or upright state.
Simple“They erected the tent in the middle of the field before it started to rain.”
In context“Once the heavy steel beams were erected and secured, the rest of the frame could be assembled with relative ease.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.standing straight up or pointing upwards.
adj.positioned vertically or in an upright posture. Often used in biological or technical descriptions.
Simple“The bird had a crest of erected feathers on its head.”
In context“The specimen was found with its dorsal fins in an erected position, suggesting a defensive posture prior to its preservation.”
Antonyms
“A giant “Lake Ontario – Now and Always” sign in English and French was erected over the weekend near Grimsby, Ontario.”
“Skate parks: Cities erected structures in parks and public areas to keep skateboarders off the streets, but their style couldn’t be contained.”