adjective
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erected
ih-REHK-tihd
Erected (adjective) means Built or put up; already standing (the past-tense/participle form of "erect"). Example: “The erected scaffolding around the tower will stay until the repairs are finished.”
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Built or put up; already standing (the past-tense/participle form of "erect").
"The erected scaffolding around the tower will stay until the repairs are finished."
"Visitors admired the newly erected statue in the middle of the square."
"The new bridge, erected last spring, cut the commute in half."
How to use erected
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast tense of "erect" — something that has been built, put up, or set upright.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more erected
- Superlative
- most erected
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Rhymes for erected
elected
expected
dejected
directed
affected
detected
selected
effected
infected
projected
deflected
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Frequently asked questions
What does “erected” mean?
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.
How do you pronounce “erected”?
“Erected” is pronounced ih-REHK-tihd (/ɪˈɹɛktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “erected” in a sentence?
Here is “erected” used in a sentence: “The new bridge, erected last spring, cut the commute in half.”
What part of speech is “erected”?
“Erected” is an adjective.
Is “erected” a common word?
“Erected” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "erected" and "built"?
"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.
Is "erected" the past tense or an adjective?
"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."
What kinds of things are typically described as "erected"?
"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.
