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BUILDING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Building.

How to pronounce building:

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Building - as a noun

The act of constructing something

Example: "During the construction we had to take a detour"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
construction16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
creating from raw materials
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones

Example: "Their main business is home construction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
construction16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
business10business enterprisecommercial enterprise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The occupants of a building

Example: "The entire building complained about the noise"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
people10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Building - as a verb

To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.

To establish a basis for (something).

To form by combining materials or parts.

To develop in magnitude or extent.

To construct (software) by compiling its source code.

(of source code) to be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.

Example: "This code won't build any more. have you made any changes?"

Example Sentences

"The building is made of brick and has several floors."
"She works in a tall office building downtown."
"The abandoned building has been vacant for years."
"We visited a historic building that was once a castle."
"The construction of the new building will start next month."
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Word Game Points

Is BUILDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, building is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUILDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BUILDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, building is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUILDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BUILDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, building is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUILDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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