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/
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
Workers build a wooden cabin log by log on the mountainside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
build (base form) - from Old English 'byldan' (to construct) with no productive morphemes in modern English. The root is Proto-Germanic '*būðil-' meaning 'dwelling/building'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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