Built Meaning
/ˈbɪlt/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjwell-built, muscular or toned.
"Wow! Your new boyfriend's really built."
nounShape; build; form of structure.
"the built of a ship"
"The sailor sees the burthen, the built, and the distance of a ship at sea, while she is a great way off."— 1764, Thomas Reid, Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense:
verbsimple past and past participle of build.
Sentence Examples
Rome wasn't built in a day.
Your scheme is like a house built on the sand.
The house is built around a central courtyard.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient stone fortress was ____ on a steep hill to protect the village from enemy attacks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ancient bridge was ____ by the Romans many hundreds of years ago.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient stone fortress was ____ on a steep hill to protect the village from enemy attacks.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ancient bridge was ____ by the Romans many hundreds of years ago.