Built: meaning, definitions and examples

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built

 

[ bษชlt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

construction

To construct or assemble (something) by putting parts or material together.

Synonyms

assemble, construct, create, erect, make

Examples of usage

  • I built a bookshelf for my room.
  • She built a successful career in finance.
  • The company is building a new office building.
  • We need to build a stronger relationship with our neighbors.
  • The team is building momentum for the upcoming game.
Context #2 | Verb

increase gradually

To increase or develop gradually.

Synonyms

accumulate, develop, escalate, grow, increase

Examples of usage

  • He is building his reputation as a reliable contractor.
  • The excitement is building as the concert date approaches.
  • She is building her confidence through practice.
  • The tension between the two countries is building.
Context #3 | Noun

physical structure

A structure that has been built, such as a house or a bridge.

Synonyms

construction, edifice, facility, skyscraper, structure

Examples of usage

  • The ancient ruins are a testament to the builders' skill.
  • The city skyline is filled with impressive buildings.
  • The architect designed a modern building for the museum.

Translations

Translations of the word "built" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น construรญdo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebaut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibangun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฑัƒะดะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbudowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปบใฆใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท construit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ construido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inลŸa edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ postavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปบ้€ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrajen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ byggรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ construido

Etymology

The word 'built' is derived from the Old English word 'byldan', which means 'to construct'. Over time, the meaning of 'built' has expanded to refer to not only physical construction but also gradual development or increase. The use of 'built' in the context of construction dates back to ancient times when humans began building structures for shelter and protection. In modern usage, 'built' is commonly used in the fields of architecture, engineering, and urban planning to describe the process of creating physical structures.

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

Word Frequency Rank

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