erect

Definition

  • adj. upright in position or posture

Word forms

Past participle
erected
Past tense
erected
Present participle
erecting
Third person singular
erects

Example sentences

  1. adj.

    The tall tree stood erect against the blue sky.

  2. vt.

    They plan to erect a new statue in the park next month.

  3. vi.

    He felt embarrassed when he realized he had an erection.