American English
/bɪld̚/
One syllable.
To make a house, wall, road, or other structure by putting parts together.
Practice out loudTo make a house, wall, road, or other structure by putting parts together.
They built a small deck behind the house.
The bridge was built in 1998.
build a house · build a wall · build a bridge · build a model
[someone] builds [something]
[something] is built from [something]
To create or develop something over time by making an effort or adding parts.
Trust takes time to build.
She built a successful business from home.
build trust · build confidence · build a career · build a relationship
[someone] builds [something] over time
[someone] builds [something] with [someone]
The size and shape of a person's body, especially their general body type.
He has a strong build.
She is short but has a powerful build.
slim build · athletic build · solid build · strong build
someone has a [adjective] build
A particular version of a computer program, especially one made for testing.
Install the latest build before the meeting.
This build fixes the login problem.
latest build · test build · debug build
[someone] tests [a/the] build
To increase or strengthen something gradually.
Regular practice builds up your confidence.
To use an idea, plan, or success as a starting point for further development.
Her new course builds on the one she taught last year.
To include something as part of a larger thing.
The designer built extra storage into the table.
Use built for the past and past participle, not builded.