Cool MateMeaning of Built
The past tense of 'build', meaning to have made or constructed something.
In simple words: Made or constructed something.
Built in a sentence
- They built a new playground for the children.
- The house was built in the 19th century.
- She built a successful career in marketing.
- He built the model airplane from scratch.
- This bridge was built to last over a century.
How to use Built
Use 'built' for past actions of creation. It’s neutral and suitable for most contexts involving construction or development.
Grammar pattern
built + object
Memory hint
Think of 'built' as 'built a house' – imagine a new house being completed.
Related words
Collocations with Built
- built environment
- built-up area
- well-built structure
- built to last
Synonyms for Built
- constructed
- erected
- established
- set up
- developed
Opposites of Built
- destroyed
- demolished
- dismantled
Common mistakes with Built
- Confusing 'built' with 'build' - 'built' is past tense.
- Using 'built' with continuous tenses incorrectly.
- Omitting the object when it’s necessary to clarify what was built.
Built appears in
Built in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مبني
صنع أو أنشأ شيئًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তৈরি করা হয়েছে
কিছু তৈরি বা নির্মাণ করা হয়েছে।
- GermanDeutsch
gebaut
Etwas hergestellt oder konstruiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Construido/a/os/as
Hizo o construyó algo.
- Persianفارسی
ساخته شده
چیزی را ساخته یا ایجاد کرده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Construit
A fait ou fabriqué quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बनाया
कुछ बनाया या निर्माण किया।
- ItalianItaliano
Costruito
Fatto o realizzato qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Construído
Fez ou construiu algo.
- RussianРусский
Построенный
Сделал или построил что-то.
- Urduاردو
تعمیر شدہ
کچھ بنایا یا تعمیر کیا۔
- Chinese中文
Built
建造或制造了某物。
More words like Built
- Established
- Setup
- HeyA1
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
- I don't know the right words
A phrase indicating uncertainty in expressing thoughts or feelings verbally.
- Told
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
- Doesn't matter
An expression meaning something is not important.
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Frequently asked questions about Built
What does Built mean?
Made or constructed something.
What is the definition of Built?
The past tense of 'build', meaning to have made or constructed something.
How do you use Built in a sentence?
They built a new playground for the children.
Can you give another example of Built?
The house was built in the 19th century.
What are synonyms for Built?
Common alternatives include constructed, erected, established, set up, developed.
What is the opposite of Built?
Opposite meanings include destroyed, demolished, dismantled.
What words go with Built?
It commonly pairs with built environment, built-up area, well-built structure, built to last.
What are common mistakes when using Built?
Confusing 'built' with 'build' - 'built' is past tense. Using 'built' with continuous tenses incorrectly. Omitting the object when it’s necessary to clarify what was built.
How do you pronounce Built?
US: //bɪlt//, UK: //bɪlt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Built?
Use 'built' for past actions of creation. It’s neutral and suitable for most contexts involving construction or development.