English · Common Verbs
built
/bɪlt/
[/bɪlt/]
past tense and participle of build
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'build': to have made something by putting parts together.
Example
They built their own house over three years using mostly local stone and reclaimed wood.
They built their own house over three years using mostly local stone and reclaimed wood.
Etymology
From Old English 'byldan' (to build), from 'bold' (dwelling).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both the simple past and past participle of 'build'.