How to Use "Build" with Example Sentences

build (n): the shape and size of something

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Used with adjectives:

"She has an average build."
(average, small,, medium, large, slender, slim, thin, tiny)

"The boxer has a muscular build."
(muscular, heavy, powerful, stocky, strong, big, large, athletic)

Used with prepositions:

"My wife is smaller in build than me."
(in, of)

"The police are looking for a man with a large build."
(with)

build (v): to make something by putting parts together

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Used with nouns:

"We are building an addition to the house."
(addition)

"We want to build awareness of the dangers of drunk driving."
(awareness)

"The city is building a bridge."
(bridge, highway, shopping center, stadium)

"He has been building a dynasty for many years."
(dynasty, empire)

"We want to build our own home."
(home, house)