buildup — A gradual accumulation or increase of something over time; the process of developing or strengthening something progressively.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A gradual accumulation or increase of something over time; the process of developing or strengthening something progressively.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪldʌp/
Korean meaning: 축적, 증가, 점진적 발전
Korean pronunciation: 빌드-업 (강세: 빌드)
Example Sentences
- The buildup of dirty dishes in the sink made my mom angrier than a dragon.
- The company's marketing buildup for the new phone lasted three months.
- There's always a buildup of excitement before vacation, followed by post-vacation depression.
buildup
NOUN//ˈbɪldʌp//
A gradual accumulation or increase of something over time; the process of developing or strengthening something progressively.
A gradual accumulation or increase of something over time; the process of developing or strengthening something progressively.
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When buildup leaves you fed up, keep your head up!
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Origin
From Middle English 'builden' meaning 'to construct' combined with the adverb 'up' meaning 'upward or increasingly.' The compound form 'buildup' emerged in the 20th century to describe gradual accumulation or increase.
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“The buildup of dirty dishes in the sink made my mom angrier than a dragon.”
“The company's marketing buildup for the new phone lasted three months.”
“There's always a buildup of excitement before vacation, followed by post-vacation depression.”
“The buildup of carbon deposits in the engine caused performance issues.”
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