Built: meaning, definitions and examples

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built

[ bɪlt ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 construído

🇮🇳 निर्मित

🇩🇪 gebaut

🇮🇩 dibangun

🇺🇦 побудований

🇵🇱 zbudowany

🇯🇵 建てられた

🇫🇷 construit

🇪🇸 construido

🇹🇷 inşa edilmiş

🇰🇷 지어진

🇸🇦 مبني

🇨🇿 postavený

🇸🇰 postavený

🇨🇳 建造的

🇸🇮 zgrajen

🇮🇸 byggður

🇰🇿 салынған

🇬🇪 აშენებული

🇦🇿 tikilmiş

🇲🇽 construido

Word origin

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.