ERECT Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word erect. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ERECT
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upright | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence | ||||||||
vertical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line • relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution • upright in position or posture noun • something that is oriented vertically • a vertical structural member as a post or stake adjective satellite • of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group) | ||||||||
elevated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level adjective satellite • raised above the ground • of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style • increased in amount or degree | ||||||||
lifted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • held up in the air | ||||||||
raised | verbv | |||||||
adjective • located or moved above the surround or above the normal position adjective satellite • embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery • increased in amount or degree | ||||||||
rigid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure adjective satellite • incapable of or resistant to bending • incapable of compromise or flexibility • incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances • fixed and unmoving | ||||||||
standing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • (of fluids) not moving or flowing • executed in or initiated from a standing position • (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs noun • social or financial or professional status or reputation • an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event • the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position adjective satellite • having a supporting base • not created for a particular occasion • permanent | ||||||||
straight | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • having no deviations • (of hair) having no waves or curls • characterized by honesty and fairness • no longer coiled • free from curves or angles noun • a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex • a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit) • a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse adverb • without deviation • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly • in a straight line; in a direct course adjective satellite • successive (without a break) • erect in posture • in keeping with the facts • neatly arranged; not disorderly • not homosexual • accurately fitted; level • without evasion or compromise • (of an alcoholic drink) without water • following a correct or logical method • rigidly conventional or old-fashioned | ||||||||
pricked | verbv | |||||||
noun • insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • obscene terms for penis • the act of puncturing with a small point verb • make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn • cause a stinging pain • to stick up • stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick • cause a prickling sensation • to cause a sharp emotional pain • deliver a sting to | ||||||||
hard | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure • dispassionate • resisting weight or pressure • produced without vibration of the vocal cords • (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source • (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum adverb • with effort or force or vigor • with firmness • earnestly or intently • causing great damage or hardship • slowly and with difficulty • indulging excessively • into a solid condition • very near or close in space or time • with pain or distress or bitterness • to the full extent possible; all the way adjective satellite • very strong or vigorous • characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort • given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors • being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content • unfortunate or hard to bear • dried out | ||||||||
rear | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the back of a military formation or procession • the side of an object that is opposite its front • the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer • the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on • the side that goes last or is not normally seen adjective satellite • located in or toward the back or rear verb • stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds • look after a child until it is an adult • rise up • cause to rise up • construct, build, or erect | ||||||||
stiff | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a strong physiological or chemical effect noun • an ordinary man • the dead body of a human being adverb • to a great degree • in a stiff manner adjective satellite • not moving or operating freely • strong, vigorous • rigidly formal • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • incapable of or resistant to bending • very drunk | ||||||||
build | verbv | |||||||
noun • constitution of the human body • alternative names for the body of a human being verb • make by combining materials and parts • form or accumulate steadily • build or establish something abstract • improve the cleansing action of • order, supervise, or finance the construction of • give form to, according to a plan • be engaged in building • found or ground • bolster or strengthen • develop and grow | ||||||||
raise | verbv | |||||||
noun • the amount a salary is increased • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) • the act of raising something verb • raise the level or amount of something • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to be heard or known; express or utter • collect funds for a specific purpose • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • look after a child until it is an adult • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • move upwards • construct, build, or erect • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise • raise in rank or condition • increase the level of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • cause to puff up with a leaven • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level • bet more than the previous player • cause to assemble or enlist in military • put forward for consideration or discussion • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth • activate or stir up • establish radio communications with • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 • bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project • invigorate or heighten • put an end to • cause to become alive again • register formally as a participant or member | ||||||||
tumid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • ostentatiously lofty in style • abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas • of sexual organs; stiff and rigid | ||||||||
set up | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • set up or found • create by putting components or members together • construct, build, or erect • get ready for a particular purpose or event • put into a proper or systematic order • begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc. • take or catch as if in a snare or trap • produce • set up for use • place • arrange the outcome of by means of deceit • erect and fasten • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events • equip with sails or masts • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc |