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We build a tower with blocks.
What does Build mean?
Build means to make something piece by piece.
Dictionary definition
To make something by putting parts together.
Example sentences
Build in a sentence
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The team will build a small bridge from craft sticks.
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Practice 1
What does build mean?
Build means to make something piece by piece.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to build?
Make is closest because it connects to this meaning: Build means to make something piece by piece.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to build?
Destroy is a useful contrast because build means: Build means to make something piece by piece.
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MeaningBuild means to make something piece by piece.
ExampleExample: We build a tower with blocks.
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Word family
Build word family
Base word
build
verb
builds
Makes by putting parts together.
verb
built
Made by putting parts together in the past.
noun
building
A structure that has been built.
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Hint for students
Build means to make something piece by piece.
Common mix-up
Do not use build as a guess from sound alone. Check the sentence to make sure the meaning fits.
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Read this model sentence: The team will build a small bridge from craft sticks. Clue words: team, will, small. Underline clue words that show why build fits instead of destroy. Now write one new sentence that shows build without using the word build. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show build?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The team will build a small bridge from craft sticks." Why does build fit better than destroy?
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