building

building is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: build‧ing

Noun

Singular building

Plural buildings

Tall buildings

1. A building consists of walls, a foundation and a roof that together close in some space.

   I work in the Chrysler Building.

Synonyms

• edifice

Verb

Plain form build

Third-person singular builds

Past tense built

Past participle built

Present participle building

1. The present participle of build.

   He is building a skyscraper.

Synonyms

• constructing