Rebuilt: meaning, definitions and examples
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rebuilt
[ riːˈbɪlt ]
past action
Rebuilt is the past tense of the verb 'rebuild', which means to construct something again or anew after it has been damaged or destroyed. It is commonly used when referring to structures, systems, or ideas that have been repaired or restructured.
Synonyms
reconstructed, reformed, renovated, restored
Examples of usage
- They rebuilt the bridge after the storm.
- The team rebuilt the project from scratch.
- After the fire, the school was completely rebuilt.
- He rebuilt his life after the setback.
Translations
Translations of the word "rebuilt" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconstruído
🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्मित
🇩🇪 wieder aufgebaut
🇮🇩 dibangun kembali
🇺🇦 відновлений
🇵🇱 odbudowany
🇯🇵 再構築された
🇫🇷 reconstruit
🇪🇸 reconstruido
🇹🇷 yeniden inşa edilmiş
🇰🇷 재건된
🇸🇦 مُعاد بناؤه
🇨🇿 přestavěný
🇸🇰 prestavaný
🇨🇳 重建的
🇸🇮 ponovno zgrajen
🇮🇸 endurbyggt
🇰🇿 қайта салынған
🇬🇪 جدید აშენებული
🇦🇿 təmir olunmuş
🇲🇽 reconstruido
Word origin
The word 'rebuild' is formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' combined with the root word 'build.' The prefix originates from Latin 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again,' while 'build' comes from the Old English 'byldan,' which is of Germanic origin, related to the Old Norse 'bylða' and Middle Dutch 'bullen.' The concept of rebuilding has been essential in various contexts throughout history, particularly in architecture and engineering, where structures must often be repaired or completely restructured after damage from natural disasters, warfare, or neglect. The term has also evolved into metaphorical uses, indicating reconstructing ideas or personal lives, thereby emphasizing resilience and recovery.