Synonyms of structure

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noun

ˈstrək-chər 

1

as in building

something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity

the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• building
• edifice
• house
• construction
• hut
• cottage
• cabin
• shed
• tower
• erection
• castle
• bungalow
• shack
• mansion
• chalet
• shanty
• skyscraper
• lodge
• pile
• manor
• villa
• château
• palace
• hovel
• hall
• summerhouse
• estate
• hutment

2

as in construction

something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts

the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built

Synonyms & Similar Words

• construction
• arrangement
• erection
• framework
• configuration
• assembly
• geometry
• frame
• skeleton
• shell
• geography

3

as in framework

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box

Synonyms & Similar Words

• framework
• architecture
• infrastructure
• skeleton
• shell
• fabric
• frame
• configuration
• shape
• edifice
• framing
• network
• armature
• outline
• lattice
• cadre
• contour
• cage
• profile
• figure
• silhouette
• chassis

structure

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verb

as in to construct

Synonyms & Similar Words

• construct
• build
• form
• erect
• manufacture
• assemble
• make up
• set up
• shape
• rear
• frame
• produce
• fashion
• craft
• throw up
• fabricate
• put up
• mold
• raise
• patch (together)
• make
• create
• forge
• knock out
• handcraft
• design
• hew
• organize
• establish
• institute
• originate
• prefabricate
• devise
• invent
• cobble (together or up)
• mint
• father
• imagine
• think (up)
• contrive
• cook (up)
• concoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismantle
• destroy
• break up
• ruin
• disassemble
• wreck
• eradicate
• abolish
• take apart
• demolish
• flatten
• extinguish
• smash
• annihilate
• shatter
• exterminate
• devastate
• explode
• blow up
• dismember
• raze
• pulverize

Examples of structure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The pitch and irrigation from that venue are still in place, though the structure was torn down. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2024

At least two structures were damaged, though none of them were completely destroyed in the blaze, which spread to about 13 acres, Oakland Fire Department Chief Damon Covington told reporters at a news conference near the scene of the fire. —Tenzin Shakya, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024

Verb

Zoom in: The round was structured as a SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) and included new and existing investors. —Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024

Persona is structured like a wheel, with a central concept as the hub, and individual spokes branching out to explore distinct ideas. —Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024