Construct vs. Build

Construct vs. Build — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Construct and Build

Constructnoun

Something constructed from parts.

The artwork was a construct of wire and tubes.Loops and conditional statements are constructs in computer programming.

Buildverb

(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

Constructnoun

A concept or model.

Bohr's theoretical construct of the atom was soon superseded by quantum mechanics.

Buildverb

(transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

Constructnoun

(genetics) A segment of nucleic acid, created artificially, for transplantation into a target cell or tissue.

Buildverb

(transitive) To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.

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Constructverb

(transitive) To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

We constructed the radio from spares.

Buildverb

(transitive) To establish a basis for (something).

Constructverb

(transitive) To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.

A sentence may be constructed with a subject, verb and object.

Buildverb

(intransitive) To form by combining materials or parts.

Constructverb

To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques.

Construct a circle that touches each vertex of the given triangle.

Buildverb

(intransitive) To develop in magnitude or extent.

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Constructnoun

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

Buildverb

To construct (software) by compiling its source code.

Constructverb

make by combining materials and parts;

this little pig made his house out of strawSome eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer

Buildverb

To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.

This code won't build any more. Have you made any changes?

Constructverb

put together out of components or parts;

the company fabricates plastic chairsThey manufacture small toys

Buildnoun

The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.

Rugby players are of sturdy build.

Constructverb

draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions;

construct an equilateral triangle

Buildnoun

Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.

The computer company has introduced a new prototype build to beta testers.

Constructverb

create by linking linguistic units;

construct a sentenceconstruct a paragraph

Buildnoun

Any structure, such as a building, statue, pool or forest, created by the player.

I made a build that looked like the Parthenon in that game.

Constructverb

create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts;

construct a proofconstruct an argument

Buildnoun

constitution of the human body

Constructverb

reassemble mentally;

reconstruct the events of 20 years ago

Buildnoun

alternative names for the body of a human being;

Leonardo studied the human bodyhe has a strong physiquethe spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Buildverb

make by combining materials and parts;

this little pig made his house out of strawSome eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer

Buildverb

form or accumulate steadily;

Resistance to the manager's plan built up quicklyPressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border

Buildverb

build or establish something abstract;

build a reputation

Buildverb

improve the cleansing action of;

build detergents

Buildverb

order, supervise, or finance the construction of;

The government is building new schools in this state

Buildverb

give form to, according to a plan;

build a modern nationbuild a million-dollar business

Buildverb

be engaged in building;

These architects build in interesting and new styles

Buildverb

found or ground;

build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation

Buildverb

bolster or strengthen;

We worked up couragebuild up confidenceramp up security in the airports

Buildverb

develop and grow;

Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera