Added 30 September 2026
build
/bɪld/ verb
In Latin: mūniō, aedificō, struō Wiktionary
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about build at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
I built a shed in my backyard.
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To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
He will build an organization equipped for success.
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To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to it.
We need to build an income stream over time.
noun
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The physique of a human or animal body, or other object; constitution or structure.
Rugby players are of sturdy build.
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Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.
The computer company has introduced a new prototype build to beta testers.
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The process or period of constructing a physical object.
This new Lego set was a very nice build.
Origin
From Middle English bilden, bulden, bylden, from Old English byldan and bytlan, bytlian (“to build”), from Proto-West Germanic *buþlijan (“to build”), from Proto-Germanic *buþlą, *bōþlą (“house, dwelling, farm”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH- (“to become, grow, thrive, be, live, dwell”). Related to Old English botl (“building, house”). More at bottle. False cognate of German bilden.
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