Cool MateBuilt this place vs Established
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Built this place
Top 3,000 (common)
Established
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Established
| Built this place | Established | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //bɪlt ðɪs pleɪs//🇺🇸 //bɪlt ðɪs pleɪs// | 🇬🇧 //ɪˈstæblɪʃt//🇺🇸 //ɪˈstæblɪʃt// |
| Meaning | Made this location or building. | Well-known and accepted for a long time |
| Example | They built this place from scratch over the summer. | The company has been an established leader in technology. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | built this place together, built this place with care, built this place for community, have built this place, built this place quickly | established order, established practice, established norms, established reputation |
| Antonyms | - | unestablished, unknown, new |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'built this space' which is less common., Using 'built this place' in past perfect incorrectly., Omitting the subject when speaking. | Confused with 'establish' — remember 'established' is past tense., Using in informal settings where simpler words work better., Incorrectly used as an adjective with noun phrases that aren't well-known. |
| Usage notes | Use when referring to structures or locations created by someone. More casual in spoken contexts. | Used to describe organizations, laws, or customs that are recognized and accepted by society. Not ideal for informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Built this place vs Established
What's the difference between Built this place and Established?
Built this place: Made this location or building. Established: Well-known and accepted for a long time
Which is more common: Built this place and Established?
Established is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Built this place: They built this place from scratch over the summer. Established: The company has been an established leader in technology.
Can I use Built this place and Established interchangeably?
Not always. Built this place and Established are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.