built
Translation
built, constructed, sturdy
Examples
This is a well-built house.
This is a well-built house.
He is a strongly built man.
He is a strongly built man.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) + built + ((noun)) to describe how something is constructed This is a well-built house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: constructed, sturdy; Antonyms: flimsy, weak
Etymology
From the verb 'to build', which comes from Old English 'byldan'. 'Built' is the past participle.
Memory Tips
Picture a builder who has just finished a project. The result is 'built'.