build
build
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "build" is:
bɪld
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
bɪ: The first syllable consists of two sounds:
b: A voiced bilabial stop
ɪ: A short front vowel
ld: The second syllable consists of two sounds:
l: A voiced alveolar lateral approximant
d: A voiced alveolar stop
Word Form Variations
Present tense: build
Present participle: building
Past tense: built
Past participle: built
There are no plural forms for "build" as it is a verb.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Verb: Build
Definition: To construct or create something, often by assembling parts.
Synonyms: construct, erect, assemble, fabricate
Antonyms: demolish, destroy, raze
Noun: Build
Definition: The physical structure of a person's body.
Synonyms: physique, form, shape
Antonyms: frailty, weakness
Noun: Build
Definition: A period of sustained increase or growth.
Synonyms: boom, upsurge, expansion
Antonyms: decline, decrease, downturn
Examples of Use
General Discourse
Physical construction: "They're going to build a new hospital in the town center."
Personal development: "She's trying to build her self-confidence."
Relationship building: "We need to build trust between our teams."
Books and Newspapers
Literary usage: In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," Mr. Darcy's imposing build is often described.
News article: "The tech giant plans to build a new data center in the region." (The New York Times)
Online Publications
Blog post: "To build a successful blog, you need consistent content and strong SEO." (HubSpot)
Tech article: "Engineers are working to build a quantum computer." (Wired)
Entertainment Media and Platforms
Movie script: In "The Lord of the Rings," Gandalf says, "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Video game: In Minecraft, players build virtual worlds using blocks.
Song lyrics: "We're gonna build this dream, make it real." (A popular song lyric)
Social Media
Twitter: "Excited to build a new community on this platform!" (A tweet)
Instagram: "Just finished building this amazing bookshelf!" (An Instagram post)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Build
"The best way to predict the future is to build it." — Peter Drucker
"Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs." — Farrah Gray
"You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do." — Henry Ford
"Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour." — James Clear (modern adaptation of a classic idea)
"Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. Build your future step by step." — Sam Levenson
"You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one." — James A. Froude (implies building one’s character)
"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us." — Winston Churchill
"If you build it, they will come." — Field of Dreams (movie quote)
"Build bridges, not walls." — Anonymous
"When we build, let us think that we build forever." — John Ruskin
Etymology
The word "build" has a long history. It comes from an old English word, "byldan," which meant "to construct a house." This word itself came from an even older language, Proto-Germanic, where it was "buthla," meaning "house, dwelling, or farm."
Interestingly, this Proto-Germanic word can be traced back even further to the Proto-Indo-European language, where it was "bhuH," meaning "to become, grow, thrive, be, live, or dwell." So, the idea of building, in its earliest sense, was connected to the concept of creating a place to live and grow.
The first known use of "build" in English was in the Old English period, which was before the year 1150. It has been used in various ways ever since, from building physical structures to building relationships and skills.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Build
Here are some common phrases and idioms using the word "build":
Build up: To increase or intensify something over time.
Example: "They're building up their inventory for the holiday season."
Build on: To use something as a foundation for further development.
Example: "We can build on the success of our last project."
Build something up: To exaggerate or praise someone or something excessively.
Example: "Don't build him up too much; he might not be able to live up to the hype."
Build someone up: To strengthen or improve someone's physical or mental condition.
Example: "The physical therapist helped build her strength back up after the injury."
While "build" is a versatile word, it doesn't appear in many idioms that are widely used in everyday language. This is likely because the concept of building is often expressed through metaphors and similes rather than fixed idiomatic expressions.
However, we can create original phrases and idioms using "build" or its synonyms:
To lay the groundwork: To establish the foundation for something.
To erect a barrier: To create an obstacle or hindrance.
To construct a narrative: To create a story or explanation.
To forge a relationship: To build a strong connection with someone.
These phrases and idioms convey the idea of building, either physically or metaphorically, and can be used in various contexts.
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Definition of build from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
