Construct vs. Build
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Bohr's theoretical construct of the atom was soon superseded by quantum mechanics.Buildverb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.
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.
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 warmerBuildverb
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 toysBuildnoun
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 triangleBuildnoun
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 paragraphBuildnoun
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 argumentBuildnoun
constitution of the human body
Constructverb
reassemble mentally;
reconstruct the events of 20 years agoBuildnoun
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 weakBuildverb
make by combining materials and parts;
this little pig made his house out of strawSome eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmerBuildverb
form or accumulate steadily;
Resistance to the manager's plan built up quicklyPressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani borderBuildverb
build or establish something abstract;
build a reputationBuildverb
improve the cleansing action of;
build detergentsBuildverb
order, supervise, or finance the construction of;
The government is building new schools in this stateBuildverb
give form to, according to a plan;
build a modern nationbuild a million-dollar businessBuildverb
be engaged in building;
These architects build in interesting and new stylesBuildverb
found or ground;
build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputationBuildverb
bolster or strengthen;
We worked up couragebuild up confidenceramp up security in the airportsBuildverb
develop and grow;
Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera
