English · Common Verbs
building
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
[/ˈbɪldɪŋ/]
present participle of build
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'build': making something by putting parts together, happening now.
Example
They are building a new bridge across the river that should open to traffic next year.
They are building a new bridge across the river that should open to traffic next year.
Etymology
From Old English 'byldan' (to build) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; very commonly a noun meaning a structure.