Build: built
The verb build means to construct, create, or put something together. Its past tense and past participle form is built.
Use of *built
- Shows an action of constructing or creating that has already happened.
- Can be used in simple past (finished actions) and present perfect (actions relevant to the present).
- Can refer to physical structures, systems, relationships, or abstract concepts.
Examples
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- They built a new bridge last year. (simple past)
- The company has built a strong reputation. (present perfect)
- She built a model airplane yesterday. (simple past)
- We have built a solid foundation for the project. (present perfect)
- The house was built in 1920. (passive voice, simple past)
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Understanding built helps you talk about completed construction, creation, or development in both concrete and abstract contexts.
Translate the sentence: "The house was built in 1920."
The house was built in 1920.
The passive voice "was built" describes an action done to the house in the past.
Translate the sentence: "The company has built a strong reputation."
The company has built a strong reputation.
The present perfect tense "has built" indicates that the reputation was developed over time and is relevant to the present.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
