Building
noun
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.
They are constructing a new building in the city.
Often appears as...
- office building
- apartment building
noun
The process of making structures by combining parts or materials.
Building a house involves a lot of careful planning and hard work.
Often appears as...
- building materials
- building process
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Technical
noun
An activity of creating something, such as a business or a relationship over a period of time.
Building trust between team members is an important part of leadership.
Often appears as...
- building trust
- building relationships
noun
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.
They are constructing a new building in the city.
Often appears as...
- office building
- apartment building
noun
The process of making structures by combining parts or materials.
Building a house involves a lot of careful planning and hard work.
Often appears as...
- building materials
- building process
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An activity of creating something, such as a business or a relationship over a period of time.
Building trust between team members is an important part of leadership.
Often appears as...
- building trust
- building relationships
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Structure
Refers to physical buildings you can see, like houses or schools.
The old building was renovated into a library.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Locations
Buildings are fixed in one place and don't move.
Meet me by the red building at the corner.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Adjectives
Often described by their function, size, shape, or condition.
She lives in that tall glass building downtown.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Structure
Refers to physical buildings you can see, like houses or schools.
The old building was renovated into a library.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Locations
Buildings are fixed in one place and don't move.
Meet me by the red building at the corner.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Adjectives
Often described by their function, size, shape, or condition.
She lives in that tall glass building downtown.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Structure
Refers to physical buildings you can see, like houses or schools.
The old building was renovated into a library.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Locations
Buildings are fixed in one place and don't move.
Meet me by the red building at the corner.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Adjectives
Often described by their function, size, shape, or condition.
She lives in that tall glass building downtown.
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