erect

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: e-rect (2)
English Definition

Rigidly upright or straight; to build or construct.

Example Sentence

He stood erect and looked confident.

US IPA /ษชหˆrekt/
UK IPA /ษชหˆrekt/

Synonyms

upright vertical straight build construct

Antonyms

bent sloping demolish