build
gb/bˈɪld/ us/bˈɪld/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
action
1
to make by assembling parts
To make something by joining parts or materials.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to build [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'build' with 'make' or 'do'. Use 'build' when something is created by putting parts together.
Συνώνυμα
construct (More formal and often used in technical or professional contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
demolish (Refers to destroying a structure, the opposite of building it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
build a house
|build a bridge
|build a company
|build a career
|build a wall
Θέματα
daily life
|construction
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- They plan to build a new library in the city center.
- The company will build a factory near the river.
- We worked together to build the wooden shed.
- He built the model airplane from scratch.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We will build a new school.
- They build houses in this area.
- My father can build a table.
- We build with wood and nails.
Ρήμα
B1
action
2
to create or increase gradually
To make something stronger, bigger, or better over time.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to build [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners think 'build' only refers to physical things. It also applies to ideas and relationships.
Συνώνυμα
develop (Focuses on gradual progress or growth rather than construction.)
Αντώνυμα
undermine (Means to weaken or damage something that has been developed.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
build a relationship
|build trust
|build confidence
|build skills
Θέματα
business
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Παραδείγματα
- She worked hard to build her reputation as a lawyer.
- We need to build stronger connections with our clients.
- The training program will help build your leadership skills.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I want to build my English skills.
- We build trust by being honest.
- He builds good relationships at work.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
3
body shape and size
The general shape and size of a person's body.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'build' (body shape) with 'building' (structure). Context usually makes it clear.
Συνώνυμα
physique (More formal; often used in fitness or modeling contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
frame (small/large) (Not always an opposite, but can contrast body sizes.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
slim build
|athletic build
|medium build
Θέματα
health
|appearance
|body
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He has an athletic build from years of swimming.
- She is of medium build and average height.
- The suspect was described as tall with a slim build.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He has a big build.
- She is slim in build.
- My brother has a strong build.
Ρήμα
technical
B2
action
4
compile code into software
In computers, to change code into a program you can run.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to build [a program]
Συχνό λάθος:
Non-technical learners may confuse this with physically constructing something. In tech, it means making software ready to run.
Συνώνυμα
compile (More technical; specifically refers to translating code into machine language.)
Αντώνυμα
debug (Not an exact opposite, but refers to fixing errors rather than producing the final executable.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
build an app
|build the software
|build process
Θέματα
technology
|computing
Παραδείγματα
- You need to build the project before running it.
- The developers built the app for both Android and iOS.
- This script automates the process of building the software.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I will build the game on my computer.
- We build the app before we test it.
- The program will not run until you build it.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
build
IPA
GB/bˈɪld/
US/bˈɪld/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
build (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (build)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: build
- Plural: builds
Verb
- Base: build
- 3rd Person Singular: builds
- Present Participle: building
- Past: built
- Past Participle: built
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
Core family
builder
noun A2
Related words
rebuild
verb A2
Advanced or less common
buildable
adjective
Κύρια σημεία
- Irregular past: built Verb
- Irregular past participle: built Verb
Εκφράσεις
build from scratch
1/bˈɪld fɹˈʌm skɹˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
create completely new without existing parts
To make something new without using anything that already exists.
Παραδείγματα
- They built the website from scratch in just two weeks.
- She built her business from scratch after moving to the city.
build into
1/bˈɪld ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
include during construction or creation
To include something as part of making something else.
Παραδείγματα
- The designers built safety features into the car.
- We need to build more flexibility into the schedule.
build on
1/bˈɪld ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
use as a foundation for progress
To use something you have already done as a base for more work or progress.
Παραδείγματα
- We can build on last year's success to expand our business.
- The course builds on the basics you learned before.
build up
1/bˈɪld ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
increase gradually over time
To slowly make something bigger, stronger, or more intense.
Παραδείγματα
- Traffic began to build up on the highway during rush hour.
- She built up her savings over several years.
Rome wasn’t built in a day
1/ɹˈoʊm wˈʌzənt bˈɪlt ˈɪn ə dˈeɪ/
idiom
important things take time to finish
You need time to do important things well; they can't be done quickly.
Παραδείγματα
- Be patient with your studies—Rome wasn’t built in a day.
- It will take time to see results. Rome wasn’t built in a day.