Meaning
To make something by putting parts together, like a house or a wall.
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Word origin
From Old English byldan, meaning to construct a house or dwelling.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- byldan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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"Build" means to make something by putting parts together.
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"Builds" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"Built" is the past form of "build".
To build something is to make it by putting parts together, such as a house or a wall. The past form is "built".
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