misbuilt

build

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bild]
- /bɪld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bild]
- /bɪld/

Definitions of misbuilt word

verb with object misbuilt to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials: to build a house. 1
verb with object misbuilt to establish, increase, or strengthen (often followed by up): to build a business; to build up one's hopes. 1
verb with object misbuilt to mold, form, or create: to build boys into men. 1
verb with object misbuilt to base; found: a relationship built on trust. 1
verb with object misbuilt Games. to make (words) from letters. to assemble (cards) according to number, suit, etc., as in melding. 1
verb without object misbuilt to engage in the art, practice, or business of building. 1

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Origin of misbuilt

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; Middle English bilden, Old English byldan, derivative of bold, variant of botl dwelling, house

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Parts of speech for Misbuilt

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Misbuilt

misbuilt popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Antonyms for misbuilt

verb with object misbuilt

built — Built is the past tense and past participle of build.

Just one Antonym for misbuilt