Translation
to build, construct
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Word origin
From Old High German buan, originally meaning 'to dwell'; related to English bower.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- buan
- English cognates
- bower
Grammar
Examples
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They are building a new house.
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He built the bridge himself.
Sandburgen .
We used to build sandcastles on the beach a lot.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 3: Words 921-930.