rebuilt

The workers rebuilt the old stone bridge.

Definition

1. Verb (past tense and past participle of ):
   • To construct again: "rebuilt" refers to something that has been built once more after being damaged, destroyed, or needing improvement.
   • To restore or renew: It can also mean to restore something to a former condition or improve upon it, especially after a setback.

Usage Examples

• (Constructed again after destruction.)
• (Restored or renewed a positive image.)
• (Assembled again using new or salvaged components.)

Advanced Usage

• "rebuilt from the ground up": to completely reconstruct something, often with a new design or approach.

  • The old factory was rebuilt from the ground up to meet modern safety standards. (Totally renovated from the foundation.)

• "rebuilt in one's image": to remake something according to one's own vision or preferences.

  • The new CEO rebuilt the company in his image, changing its culture and strategy. (Transformed to reflect his ideals.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rebuild (verb, base form): to build again.

  • They plan to rebuild the bridge next year. (Construct anew.)

• Rebuilding (noun): the process of constructing again.

  • The rebuilding of the city took over a decade. (The act of restoring.)

• Rebuildable (adj): capable of being built again.

  • This engine is rebuildable, so we don't need to buy a new one. (Able to be reconstructed.)

Synonyms

• Reconstructed: built again after damage.
• Restored: brought back to a previous good condition.
• Renovated: repaired and modernized.
• Refurbished: cleaned, repaired, and made like new.

Phrasal Verbs

• Rebuilt (as a phrasal verb is rare; "rebuild" is typically used alone):
  • They rebuilt over the old site. (Constructed anew on the same location.)

Related Idioms

• Rebuild bridges: to restore relationships that have been damaged.

  • After the argument, she tried to rebuild bridges with her colleague. (Mend a broken relationship.)

• Rebuild from the ashes: to recover completely after a disaster.

  • The team rebuilt from the ashes of a losing season to win the championship. (Rise again after failure.)