erect

/ɪˈɹɛkt/
adj 5verb 5

Collocations

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1

(adj.) standing/sitting straight up

VERBS

be, sit, stand

The soldier stood erect at attention while the national anthem played.

hold sth

He held his body erect during the entire formal ceremony despite feeling nervous.

ADV

very

2

(adj.) stiff

VERBS

be | become

ADV

completely, fully | stiffly

3

(verb.)

ADV

hastily, quickly

specially

They built a specially erected platform in the park for the outdoor concert.

PHRASES

newly/recently erected

The recently erected fence around the school playground keeps the children safe during playtime.

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