building
A permanent structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or factory, designed for human use or storage. In an academic sense, it refers to the physical embodiment of architecture and engineering within a specific environment.
Exemplos
3 de 5I live in that tall apartment building across the street from the park.
I reside in that high-rise residential structure located opposite the park.
The historical building was officially designated a national landmark by the council.
The ancient structure was formally recognized as a site of national importance by the local government.
Check out that cool-looking building with all the neon lights!
Look at that interesting structure decorated with bright colored lights!
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the letters: B-U-I-L-D-I-N-G. A 'Builder' 'Uses' 'Iron' 'Lumber' and 'Designs' 'In' 'New' 'Ground'.
Quiz rápido
The old abandoned ______ was finally renovated into a community center.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: building
Exemplos
I live in that tall apartment building across the street from the park.
everydayI reside in that high-rise residential structure located opposite the park.
The historical building was officially designated a national landmark by the council.
formalThe ancient structure was formally recognized as a site of national importance by the local government.
Check out that cool-looking building with all the neon lights!
informalLook at that interesting structure decorated with bright colored lights!
The architectural design of the building reflects early post-modern influences in urban planning.
academicThe style and structure of the edifice demonstrate characteristics of early post-modern city design.
Our company is scheduled to move to a new office building in the central business district next month.
businessOur firm is planning to relocate to a new commercial structure in the city center next month.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
building block
a basic unit from which something more complex is developed
character building
the process of developing a person's moral qualities
bridge building
the activity of improving relationships between different groups
Frequentemente confundido com
'Building' is the finished structure, while 'construction' usually refers to the process of making it.
'Edifice' is a much more formal and literary word for a large, imposing building.
Notas de uso
Use 'building' for any man-made structure with walls and a roof. It is a countable noun and can be modified by its function, such as 'school building' or 'government building'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the verb form 'build' when they mean the noun 'building'. Additionally, they may say 'making a building' instead of 'constructing a building'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the letters: B-U-I-L-D-I-N-G. A 'Builder' 'Uses' 'Iron' 'Lumber' and 'Designs' 'In' 'New' 'Ground'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'byldan' meaning to build or construct, which comes from 'bold' (a dwelling).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, the height and age of buildings are symbols of economic status and historical preservation.
Quiz rápido
The old abandoned ______ was finally renovated into a community center.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: building
Gramática relacionada
Vocabulário relacionado
Palavras relacionadas
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
Comentários (0)
Faça Login para ComentarComece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente
Comece Grátis