rebuild
|re/build|
B2
/ˌriːˈbɪld/
construct again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rebuild' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rebuilden,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'builden' meant 'to construct.'
Historical Evolution
'rebuilden' transformed into the modern English word 'rebuild' through the influence of Old English and Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to construct again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
After the earthquake, the community came together to rebuild the town.
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