Built

Pronunciation: /bɪlt/

Definitions of built

verb to construct or assemble something by putting parts or materials together

Example Sentences

A1 The children built a sandcastle at the beach.

A2 She built a model airplane from a kit.

B1 The company built a new office building in the city center.

B2 The architect built a reputation for innovative design.

C1 The team built a strong partnership with the community.

C2 The artist built a legacy that will endure for generations.

Examples of built in a Sentence

formal The new office building was meticulously built according to the architect's plans.

informal My brother-in-law built his own car from scratch.

slang That skate park was built by a group of local skaters.

figurative Trust is like a bridge that needs to be built between two people.

Grammatical Forms of built

• past tense: built
• plural: builds
• comparative: more built
• superlative: most built
• present tense: build
• future tense: will build
• perfect tense: have built
• continuous tense: is building
• singular: build
• positive degree: built
• infinitive: to build
• gerund: building
• participle: built

Origin and Evolution of built

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'built' originated from the Old English word 'byldan' which means to construct or to erect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'built' has retained its original meaning of constructing or erecting, but has also expanded to include the idea of creating or forming something in a more general sense.