BUILD | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BUILD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BUILD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Build

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English byldan, from bold, botl ‘dwelling’, of Germanic origin; related to bower

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bɪld
Dialects: British English
Definition:

construct (something) by putting parts or material together

Short Definition:

construct by putting things together

Examples:
  • the ironworks were built in 1736
Definition:

make stronger or more intense

Short Definition:

make stronger

Examples:
  • we built up confidence in our abilities

Word: Build

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bɪld
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the proportions of a person's or animal's body

Short Definition:

proportions of body

Examples:
  • she was of medium height and slim build
  • he had an ideal build for a sprinter
Definition:

the style or form of construction of something, especially a vehicle

Short Definition:

style or form of construction

Examples:
  • the car's high specification and impressive build quality
Definition:

a compiled version of a program

Short Definition:

compiled version of program

Examples:
  • a beta build of the program

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