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Construction began on the new library.
What does Construction mean?
Building something.
Dictionary definition
The act or process of building something.
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Construction in a sentence
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The construction workers wore helmets.
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Construction turns plans and materials into a finished structure.
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Practice 1
What does construction mean?
Construction means the act or process of building something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to construction?
Building is close in meaning to construction in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to construction?
Demolition gives a useful opposite or contrast to construction.
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Construction
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kun · struk · shun · strongest beat: struk
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WordConstruction.
Partnoun.
MeaningConstruction means Building something.
ExampleExample: Construction began on the new library.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kun · struk · shun
- Strongest beat
- struk
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on struk.
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Synonyms
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demolitionA useful contrast to construction in this meaning.
destructionA useful contrast to construction in this meaning.
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Construction word family
Base word
construction
noun
construction
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