The difference between Build and Erect

When used as verbs, build means to form (something) by combining materials or parts, whereas erect means to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.

Build is also noun with the meaning: the physique of a human body.

Erect is also adjective with the meaning: upright.

check bellow for the other definitions of Build and Erect

  1. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

  2. Build as a verb (transitive):

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

  3. Build as a verb (transitive):

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

  4. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To establish a basis for (something).

  5. Build as a verb (intransitive):

    To form by combining materials or parts.

  6. Build as a verb (intransitive):

    To develop in magnitude or extent.

  7. Build as a verb (transitive, computing):

    To construct (software) by compiling its source code.

  8. Build as a verb (intransitive, computing, of [[source code]]):

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

    Examples:

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

  1. Build as a noun (countable, uncountable):

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

    Examples:

    "Rugby players are of sturdy build."

  2. Build as a noun (computing, countable):

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

    Examples:

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

  3. Build as a noun (video games, slang, countable):

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

    Examples:

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

  1. Erect as an adjective:

    Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.

  2. Erect as an adjective:

    Rigid, firm; standing out perpendicularly.

  3. Erect as an adjective (obsolete):

    Bold; confident; free from depression; undismayed.

  4. Erect as an adjective (obsolete):

    Directed upward; raised; uplifted.

  5. Erect as an adjective:

    Watchful; alert.

  6. Erect as an adjective (heraldry):

    Elevated, as the tips of wings, heads of serpents, etc.

  1. Erect as a verb (transitive):

    To put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.

    Examples:

    "to erect a house or a fort"

  2. Erect as a verb (transitive):

    To cause to stand up or out.

  3. Erect as a verb:

    To raise and place in an upright or perpendicular position; to set upright; to raise.

    Examples:

    "to erect a pole, a flagstaff, a monument, etc."

  4. Erect as a verb:

    To lift up; to elevate; to exalt; to magnify.

  5. Erect as a verb:

    To animate; to encourage; to cheer.

  6. Erect as a verb (astrology):

    To cast or draw up (a figure of the heavens, horoscope etc.).

  7. Erect as a verb:

    To set up as an assertion or consequence from premises, etc.

  8. Erect as a verb:

    To set up or establish; to found; to form; to institute.

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