underpin

In lang=en terms the difference between underpin and construct

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while construct is similarly, to build (a sentence, an argument, etc) by arranging words or ideas.

As verbs the difference between underpin and construct

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while construct is to build or form (something) by assembling parts.

As a noun construct is

something constructed from parts.

As a verb underpin

is to support from below with props or masonry.

As a noun construction is

the process of constructing.

In lang=en terms the difference between underpin and build

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while build is to develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

As verbs the difference between underpin and build

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while build is (lb) to form (something) by combining materials or parts.

As a noun build is

(senseid) the physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.

As a noun material

is material (matter which may be shaped or manipulated).

As a verb underpin is

to support from below with props or masonry.

As verbs the difference between underpin and depend

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while depend is depends (3rd person singular/plural, present tense).

As verbs the difference between underpin and undergird

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while undergird is to strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.

In transitive terms the difference between underpin and underlay

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while underlay is to put a tap on (a shoe).

As a noun underlay is

a layer (of earth, etc.) that lies under another; substratum.

In lang=en terms the difference between underpin and undertow

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while undertow is to flow or behave as an undertow.

As verbs the difference between underpin and undertow

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while undertow is to pull or tow under; drag beneath; pull down.

As a noun undertow is

a short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.