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Building (Noun)

Meaning¹

The act of constructing something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

Construction

Hypernyms

Creating From Raw Materials

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Build (verb)

Meaning²

The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones; "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

The company's primary focus is on the building of affordable housing for low-income families.
After years of experience in the field, he decided to start his own building business.
The union represents workers in the building trades, including electricians, plumbers, and carpenters.
The government has allocated a significant amount of funding for the building of new schools and hospitals.
The building industry has been severely impacted by the economic downturn, with many construction projects put on hold.

Synonyms

Construction

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Hyponyms

Jerry-building

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Build (verb)

Meaning³

The occupants of a building; "the entire building complained about the noise".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The entire building was evacuated due to the fire alarm.
The building was up in arms about the proposed rent increase.
The building was furious about the lack of parking spaces.
The building complained to the landlord about the leaky roof.
The building was divided on the issue of installing security cameras.

Hypernyms

Assemblage

Meaning⁴

A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The company is planning to construct a new building on the outskirts of the city to serve as its headquarters.
The building had been abandoned for years and was in a state of disrepair.
The skyscraper was the tallest building in the city and offered breathtaking views from its rooftop.
The building's unique design made it a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city's rich history.
The old building had been converted into a trendy boutique hotel with luxurious rooms and amenities.

Building (Noun)

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