building
Translation
building, structure, construction
Examples
That is a very tall building.
That is a very tall building.
The building of the new bridge took two years.
The building of the new bridge took two years.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((adjective)) building a structure That is a beautiful building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: structure, construction, edifice
Etymology
From the verb 'to build'. The '-ing' suffix forms a noun meaning either the structure itself or the act of creating it.
Memory Tips
Think of 'building' blocks used to create a structure. What you end up with is a building.