Pronunciation: /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
noun a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory, used for a particular purpose
A1 I live in a tall building.
A2 The building next to the park is a supermarket.
B1 The new building in town is an office complex.
B2 The historic building was renovated to become a museum.
C1 The architect designed a sustainable building with green features.
C2 The skyscraper is an iconic building in the city skyline.
verb not applicable
A1 I am building a sandcastle at the beach.
A2 She is building a model airplane for her science project.
B1 The company is building a new office building in the city.
B2 The architect is building a reputation for innovative design.
C1 The government is building a case against the corrupt officials.
C2 The artist is building a legacy that will last for generations.
adjective not applicable
A1 The building blocks are colorful.
A2 The building materials are being delivered to the construction site.
B1 The building inspector approved the plans for the new office complex.
B2 The building code requires all new constructions to meet certain safety standards.
C1 The building facade was designed by a famous architect.
C2 The building renovation project was completed ahead of schedule.
adverb not applicable
A1 She is building a sandcastle on the beach.
A2 They are building a new house in the neighborhood.
B1 The company is building a new office building downtown.
B2 The architect is building a reputation for innovative design.
C1 The government is building a case against the corrupt official.
C2 The artist is building a legacy that will last for generations.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The building is tall.
A2 I see a building across the street.
B1 The building we visited yesterday was very old.
B2 The building, which was designed by a famous architect, is now a museum.
C1 The building's architecture reflects the cultural influences of the region.
C2 The building's facade was intricately decorated with ornate carvings.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat is hiding under the building.
A2 She walked past the building on her way to work.
B1 The playground is next to the building.
B2 The new restaurant is inside the building.
C1 The architect designed the building with a modern aesthetic.
C2 The building's foundation was reinforced to withstand earthquakes.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I am building a sandcastle on the beach.
A2 She is building a career in finance.
B1 Building a strong foundation is essential for success.
B2 The company is building a new headquarters in the city.
C1 Building relationships with clients is a key part of the job.
C2 The architect is building a reputation for innovative design.
interjection not applicable
A1 Building! Look at that big building!
A2 Building, can you believe how tall it is?
B1 Building! I can't wait to explore the inside.
B2 Building, it's amazing how much detail went into the architecture.
C1 Building, the history behind this structure is truly fascinating.
C2 Building, I never tire of admiring the craftsmanship that went into creating it.
article not applicable
A1 The building is tall.
A2 I live in a building with five floors.
B1 The new building will have a modern design.
B2 The building's architecture is impressive.
C1 The building's foundation was carefully laid out.
C2 The building's construction was completed ahead of schedule.
formal The architect presented the blueprints for the new building to the city council.
informal We're meeting at the new building downtown for lunch today.
slang That building is lit, we should definitely check it out.
figurative Education is the building blocks of a successful career.
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