building

Meanings

• noun

  A structure with a roof and walls, designed for people to live or work in.

  - "The old building on the corner is now a museum."
  - "We need to construct a new building for our expanding business."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

demolish , destroy , ruin , wreck , decrease , dissipate , weaken

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Synonyms

construction , edifice , create , base , found , ground , construct , erect , build up , enlarge , increase , strengthen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with building
dwelling , telling , knelling , swelling , growing , mowing

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Variants

List of all variants of building that leads to same result
building , buildings , build , build a fire under , build into , build on , building a fire under , building into , building on , builds , builds a fire under , builds into , builds on , built , built a fire under , built into , built on , building block , building blocks , building society , apartment building , apartment buildings , apartment house , apartment houses , sick building syndrome , sick building syndromes , world building , world-building , worldbuilding , build in , building in , builds in , built in , build up , builder-upper , builder-uppers , building up , builds up , built up , jerry-build , jerry-builder , jerry-builders , jerry-building , jerry-builds , jerry-built

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'bylan' meaning 'to build'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, has 163 floors.

2. The first buildings were likely made from natural materials like wood, stone, and mud.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Architecture: The art and science of designing and building structures.

2. Construction: The process of building a structure or infrastructure.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Buildings have been significant in human history, from ancient structures like the Pyramids and Parthenon to modern architectural marvels like the Eiffel Tower and Burj Khalifa. They have been used as symbols of power, religion, and creativity.

How to Memorize "building"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large structure with a solid foundation, walls, and a roof.
   - Imagine a group of people working together to build a structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'building' with 'construction' and 'architecture'.
   - Think of a building as a place where people live or work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B-Big, U-Under construction, I-It's a building.
   - B-Bricks, L-Layered, I-It's a building.

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