built (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɪlt/
Definition
Past tense and past participle of build: to make or create something by putting parts or materials together.
Examples
The house was built on a hill overlooking the sea.
She has built a successful career in marketing.
They built a strong team that won the championship.
How to Use built
- build on (prepositional phrase)
- To use something as a basis for further development or progress. — "We will build on the successes of the previous year."
- build up (phrasal verb)
- To increase, develop, or accumulate something over time. — "She is trying to build up her savings."
- build up to (prepositional phrase)
- To develop or progress towards a particular event or situation. — "The tension in the room built up to the announcement."
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