construction - Master This Word
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construction Word Meanings
- the process of building structures
- the act of developing something
- the organization of a facility for hygiene
construction Example Sentences
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construction Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
US
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
construction Word Etymology
(con- + struct-) from Latin 'constructio', meaning 'to build together'; imagine a team of builders working collaboratively on a large structure, like a bridge or a complex building.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I step to the workbench, move a plank along the marked line and set it down. With a push here and a pull there, I adjust until the edges align. It aches a little in my arms, a steady burn from focus and control. Watching the sketch become a usable space, the idea stretches into something you can walk through and use.
Real Context
Construction is a noun with several related senses. Primarily it refers to the process of building structures such as houses, bridges, or roads. It can also mean the act of developing or creating something new, for example a plan, a system, or a policy, often emphasizing the planning, organization, and sequence involved. A less common sense refers to the organization of a facility for hygiene, where construction includes layout and design that affect cleanliness and safety. In everyday use, construction contrasts with destruction, and it is often used in phrases like road construction or the construction of a building.
Usage Reminders
- - Construction is usually uncountable when talking about the process.
- - Use 'the construction of' to talk about creating something.
- - Say 'the construction site' for where workers are active.
- - Do not use it as a verb (use 'build' instead).
- - Common collocations: road construction, construction project, construction company.
Common Misconceptions
- Construction always means a physical site; it can refer to the development process as well.
- confusing construction with destruction is common in early learning.
- Using construction as a verb is incorrect; use build or construct instead.
- Thinking it only applies to buildings, not to plans or systems.
- Mistaking 'the construction of' as a plural noun rather than a fixed phrase.
Thinking Differences
English tends to map construction to both a process (construction of a building) and the arrangement of facilities (the construction of a hospital). Learners often confuse it with destruction or treat it as a plural noun; note collocations like road construction and construction project.
Learning Tips
- Practice using 'construction' for processes: 'road construction', 'construction project'.
- Memorize common collocations with 'construction' (site, company, project).
- Distinguish 'construction' (process) from 'destruction' (ruin/tear down).
- Use 'the construction of' for creating something specific (a plan, system).
- Be aware that 'construction' is usually uncountable when talking about the process.
- Pronounce with stress on the second syllable: con-STRUC-tion.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'construction'?
A.Sleeping
B.Building
C.Eating
D.Playing
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses the word 'construction' correctly?
A.She went construction to the park.
B.He enjoyed the construction of his bookshelf.
C.The cat construction the ball.
D.I construction the delicious cake.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'construction'?
A.Excitement
B.Destruction
C.Direction
D.Selection
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'construction'?
A.Demolition
B.Celebration
C.Connection
D.Attraction
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario involving 'construction'?
A.Cooking a meal
B.Planting a garden
C.Reading a book
D.Driving a car
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