Building: meaning, definitions and examples

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building

 

[ หˆbษชldษชล‹ ]

Context #1 | Noun

construction

A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or factory, built for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

construction, edifice, structure

Examples of usage

  • The new building in the city center is a modern office complex.
  • The construction of the new building will be completed next month.
Context #2 | Noun

development

The act, process, or business of constructing something.

Synonyms

construction, creation, development

Examples of usage

  • The rapid building of new residential areas is changing the city's landscape.
  • She is in charge of the building of the new shopping mall.
Context #3 | Noun

physical form

The physical form or appearance of something.

Synonyms

forming, molding, shaping

Examples of usage

  • The building of her argument was strong and convincing.
  • His paintings focus on the emotional building of color and texture.

Translations

Translations of the word "building" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น edifรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคตเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebรคude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะดั–ะฒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ budynek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปบ็‰ฉ (ใŸใฆใ‚‚ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรขtiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ edificio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด๋ฌผ (geonmul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจู†ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budova

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ budova

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปบ็ญ‘ (jiร nzhรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgradba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bygging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า“ะธะผะฐั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ edificio

Etymology

The word 'building' originated from the Old English word 'byldan', which means 'to construct'. The concept of building has been essential to human civilization, as people have been constructing various structures for shelter, work, and worship for thousands of years. From ancient pyramids and temples to modern skyscrapers and bridges, the art and science of building continue to evolve and shape the world around us.

See also: build, builder, builders, buildup, built, inbuilt, rebuild, rebuilder, rebuilding, unbuilt.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #418, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.