Synonyms for

Built

Verb / bɪlt / Another word for built — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Constructed or made by putting together various parts or materials.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

constructed erected assembled fabricated

Informal

made put together knocked up

Literary

fashioned wrought

Antonyms

destroyed demolished ruined unmade dismantled deconstructed

Common collocations

  • well-built
  • custom-built
  • self-built
  • built-in
  • built up
  • built from scratch
  • built to last

Word family

noun building
verb build
adjective built
adverb built-in

Usage note

As a past participle, 'built' often functions as an adjective, as in 'a well-built house'. It can also be part of phrasal verbs like 'build up'.

Example sentences

  1. He built a house for his family.
  2. The children built a fort in the backyard.
  3. The company built a new factory in the city.
  4. The bridge was built over the river.
  5. She built a successful business from scratch.

Quotes

  • A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. - Colin Powell
  • “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” - Confucius
  • “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln

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