built
/bild/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Constructed or formed: Describes something that has been created or assembled from parts.
- Having a specified physical form or physique: Used to describe a person's body type or structure.
- (Of soaps or cleaning agents) Having a substance added: Containing an abrasive or filler to increase effectiveness.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The newly built bridge is very sturdy. (The bridge that was recently constructed is very sturdy.)
- He is a powerfully built athlete. (He is an athlete with a strong, muscular physique.)
- This built detergent cleans tough stains better. (This detergent with added substances cleans tough stains better.)
Advanced Usage
"well-built": Having a strong, attractive, or solid physical structure.
- The furniture is well-built and should last for years.
- He is a well-built man.
"built-in": Forming a permanent or integral part of a structure or system. (Note: This is a compound adjective listed here as it is a common variant directly related to the core adjective 'built').
- The house has built-in bookshelves.
- The camera has a built-in flash.
Variants and Related Words
- Build (verb): To construct or form something.
- Builder (noun): A person or company that constructs buildings.
- Building (noun): A structure with a roof and walls.
- Built-up (adjective): Covered with buildings; developed.
- We drove through a built-up area.
Synonyms
- Constructed: Put together systematically.
- Formed: Given shape or structure.
- Assembled: Fitted together from parts.
- Stocky: (For physique) Broad and sturdy.
Related Phrasal Verbs (from the verb 'build')
- Build on/upon: To use something as a basis for further development.
- We will build on our early success.
- Build up: To develop, increase, or strengthen something gradually.
- She built up her business from nothing.
- Traffic builds up during rush hour.
- Build in/into: To incorporate something as an integral part.
- Safeguards were built into the system.
Related Idioms
- Built like a tank: Very strong and solidly constructed.
- That old truck is built like a tank.
- Rome wasn't built in a day: Important things take time to achieve.
- Be patient with your progress; Rome wasn't built in a day.
Adjective
- (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
- the built liquid detergents