build — to construct something by putting materials and parts together
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to construct something by putting materials and parts together
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪld/
Korean meaning: 건설하다, 짓다
Korean pronunciation: **빌**드
Example Sentences
- My dad tried to build a treehouse but ended up building a tree prison for squirrels.
- Rome wasn't built in a day, but my Lego castle was built in an hour!
- The company plans to build a new factory next year.
build
VERB//bɪld//
to construct something by putting materials and parts together
to construct something by putting materials and parts together
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Origin
From Old English 'byldan' or 'byldum', derived from Proto-Germanic '*būðilaz', related to 'bold' (a dwelling place). The word ultimately connects to the concept of constructing shelters and structures.
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“My dad tried to build a treehouse but ended up building a tree prison for squirrels.”
“Rome wasn't built in a day, but my Lego castle was built in an hour!”
“The company plans to build a new factory next year.”
“Exercise helps build muscle strength.”
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