structure

The way the parts of something are put together or organized.

• The book has a clear structure.
• We changed the structure of the team.
• This diagram shows the structure of a leaf.

How to use it: structure of something (We studied the structure of the poem.)

Similar words: arrangement, organization, form

Common phrases: structure of something, sentence structure, internal structure, logical structure

Something built from parts, especially a large building or bridge.

• The tower is a tall structure.
• Several wooden structures were damaged by the storm.
• Workers are repairing the structure beside the river.

Similar words: construction, building

Common phrases: large structure, steel structure, build a structure

A complete thing made by joining separate parts together.

• The children built a structure from sticks.
• Several metal parts form one solid structure.
• Birds carried leaves into the fragile structure.

Similar words: construction

Common phrases: complex structure, wooden structure, build a structure

To arrange the parts of something in a planned way.

• Structure your essay in three parts.
• She structured the interview around five main questions.
• How will you structure the training?

How to use it: structure something around something (We structured the course around practical tasks.)

Similar words: organize, arrange

Common phrases: structure a course, structure an essay, structure the interview, structure your time