erected

The word “erected” means built or put up; already standing (the past-tense/participle form of "erect"). In plain terms, past tense of "erect" — something that has been built, put up, or set upright.

“Erected” is pronounced ih-REHK-tihd (/ɪˈɹɛktɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “erected” used in a sentence: “The new bridge, erected last spring, cut the commute in half.”

“Erected” is an adjective.

“Erected” is a fairly common word in modern English.

"Erected" specifically describes something that has been put up or constructed, often used for structures like monuments, fences, or signs, and it carries a slightly more formal tone. "Built" is a more general, everyday word covering any kind of construction. In practice the two overlap heavily and are often interchangeable when talking about structures.

"Erected" functions as both. As a verb form, it is the simple past tense and past participle of "erect," describing the act of building something. As an adjective, it describes something that is already built or standing, as in "a newly erected statue."

"Erected" is commonly used for physical structures that are assembled or put up in one place, such as buildings, fences, scaffolding, tents, monuments, and signs. It is less commonly used for things that grow naturally rather than being constructed.