BUILDS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

constitution of the human body

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

Example: Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

make by combining materials and parts

Example: this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

build or establish something abstract

Example: build a reputation

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

be engaged in building

Example: These architects build in interesting and new styles

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

give form to, according to a plan

Example: build a modern nation; build a million-dollar business

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

develop and grow

Example: Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

order, supervise, or finance the construction of

Example: The government is building new schools in this state

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

form or accumulate steadily

Example: Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly; Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

bolster or strengthen

Example: We worked up courage; build up confidence; ramp up security in the airports

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

improve the cleansing action of

Example: build detergents

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

found or ground

Example: build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation