building

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building is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms

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Singular building

Plural buildings

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

   I work in the Chrysler Building.

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• edifice

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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.

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• constructing