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build
Verb
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If you build something, you make it out of pieces of other things.
I built the house with wood and stone.
When the old bridge was built, the cars were slower.
It's not easy to find the people who build bombs.
We drove down the newly built roads.
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If you build something, you make it bigger, stronger, or better.
This is a new idea that others can build upon.
This plan gives us a foundation on which to build better, long-term water-sharing agreements.
Baseball players drink milk to build muscles.
The school is building a reputation for good teaching.
build
Noun
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Your build is the shape of your body.
He was a man of medium build with short hair.
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A build is a version of a computer program.
I downloaded the latest build last night to test it.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
ship
Noun
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A ship is a large boat.
We sailed by ship from England to Italy.
ship
Verb
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To move or transport.
They will ship the package by mail.