erect — standing straight up; upright
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: standing straight up; upright
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrekt/
Korean meaning: 똑바로 선, 직립한
Korean pronunciation: 이**렉**트
Example Sentences
- The penguin tried to look erect and dignified, but kept slipping on the ice.
- The construction workers will erect the scaffolding tomorrow morning.
- Keep your head erect when walking to maintain good posture.
erect
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈrekt//
standing straight up; upright
💡 Concept
Workers erect a tall flagpole in the town square as crowds cheer below.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪˈrekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈrekt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixe--
Rootrect
Origin
라틴어 'erectus'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '세워진, 똑바로 선'이라는 뜻입니다. 'e-(밖으로)' + 'rectus(곧은)'의 조합으로, 원래는 '밖으로 곧게 뻗은' 상태를 의미했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
directcorrectperfectselectprotect
direct
correct
perfect
select
protect
🔗Collocations
stand erect
erect posture
erect a building
erect barriers
erect a monument
erect a tent
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The penguin tried to look erect and dignified, but kept slipping on the ice.”
“The construction workers will erect the scaffolding tomorrow morning.”
“Keep your head erect when walking to maintain good posture.”
😄 Fun example
“The cat's tail was erect, signaling it was ready to pounce on the laser dot.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
uprightverticalstraightbuildconstruct
Antonyms
bentcrookeddemolish
Related
erectionrectifydirectcorrectrectangle
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