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UK//nɒt ə ˈbɪldɪŋ ɪn saɪt//US//nɑt ə ˈbɪldɪŋ ɪn saɪt//

Meaning of Not a building in sight

A phrase indicating that there are no buildings visible in a particular area.

In simple words: There are no buildings visible.

Not a building in sight in a sentence

  • After driving for hours, there was not a building in sight.
  • In the countryside, there was not a building in sight for miles.
  • The lighthouse stood alone; not a building in sight for hundreds of miles.

How to use Not a building in sight

Used to describe wide open spaces or rural areas where buildings are absent. Appropriate in conversational and narrative contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a clear sky and no buildings anywhere around you.

Related words

Collocations with Not a building in sight

  • not a tree in sight
  • not a person in sight
  • not a vehicle in sight

Synonyms for Not a building in sight

  • no buildings around
  • open space
  • vacant land

Common mistakes with Not a building in sight

  • Using it in urban contexts where buildings are present.
  • Confusing it with similar expressions about absence.
  • Omitting 'not' leading to incorrect meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about Not a building in sight

What does Not a building in sight mean?

There are no buildings visible.

What is the definition of Not a building in sight?

A phrase indicating that there are no buildings visible in a particular area.

How do you use Not a building in sight in a sentence?

After driving for hours, there was not a building in sight.

Can you give another example of Not a building in sight?

In the countryside, there was not a building in sight for miles.

What are synonyms for Not a building in sight?

Common alternatives include no buildings around, open space, vacant land.

What words go with Not a building in sight?

It commonly pairs with not a tree in sight, not a person in sight, not a vehicle in sight.

What are common mistakes when using Not a building in sight?

Using it in urban contexts where buildings are present. Confusing it with similar expressions about absence. Omitting 'not' leading to incorrect meaning.

How do you pronounce Not a building in sight?

US: //nɑt ə ˈbɪldɪŋ ɪn saɪt//, UK: //nɒt ə ˈbɪldɪŋ ɪn saɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Not a building in sight?

Used to describe wide open spaces or rural areas where buildings are absent. Appropriate in conversational and narrative contexts.