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The library is a tall building.
What does Building mean?
A building is a structure people use, like a school or house.
Dictionary definition
A structure with walls and a roof, made for people to use.
Example sentences
Building in a sentence
medium
The building has classrooms on three floors.
hard
A safe building is designed to support people, weather, and daily use.
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Practice 1
What does building mean?
Building means a structure people use, like a school or house.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to building?
Structure is closest because it connects to this meaning: A building is a structure people use, like a school or house.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to building?
Open space is a useful contrast because building means: A building is a structure people use, like a school or house.
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Building
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bil · ding · strongest beat: bil
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WordBuilding.
Partnoun.
MeaningBuilding means A building is a structure people use, like a school or house.
ExampleExample: The library is a tall building.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bil · ding
- Strongest beat
- bil
- Ending
- ding
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bil.
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Synonyms
Words like Building
Antonyms
Opposite words
open spaceAn area without a building.
empty lotLand with no building on it.
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Hint for students
A building is a structure people use, like a school or house.
Common mix-up
Do not use building just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: A building is a structure people use, like a school or house.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The building has classrooms on three floors. Clue words: classrooms, three, floors. Underline clue words that show why building fits instead of open space. Now write one new sentence that shows building without using the word building. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show building?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The building has classrooms on three floors." Why does building fit better than open space?
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