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When we use built and build?

When we use built and build?

Build and built are two forms of the same verb. Build means to construct something by putting pieces or parts together. Build is the present tense of the verb and built is the past and the past participle of build. This is the main difference between build and built.

What makes a building a building?

A building, or edifice, is a structure with a roof and walls standing more or less permanently in one place, such as a house or factory. Buildings serve several societal needs – primarily as shelter from weather, security, living space, privacy, to store belongings, and to comfortably live and work.

Was building or built?

The past participle is ‘built’ used adjectivally, if you like, after the verb (to) ‘be’, while ‘build’ is the infinitive form.

What is meant by builds?

transitive verb. 1 : to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole : construct birds building a nest build new hospitals and schools the boat her father built. 2 : to cause to be constructed a contractor who has built hundreds of homes.

What is a builder called?

Builder may refer to: Construction worker, who specializes in building work. Carpenter, a skilled craftsman who works with wood. General contractor, that specializes in building work. Subcontractor.

Have been built meaning?

“Was built” indicates it was built in the past. “Has been built” indicates it was built in the past and it took a very long time.

Are built were built?

Both of your sentences use past participles as participial adjectives. The word built is the past participle and it is being used after the verb to be (which itself is in either past or present form) as an adjective.

What means the same as build?

Verb. build, construct, and erect mean to make a structure. build is used for putting together several parts or materials to form something. Workers are building the house. construct is used for the designing of something and the process of fitting its parts together.