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rebuilt

|re/built|

B2

/riːˈbɪlt/

(rebuild)

construct again

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
rebuildrebuildsrebuiltrebuiltrebuilding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rebuilt' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'build', which comes from Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.

Historical Evolution

'byldan' transformed into the Middle English word 'bilden', and eventually became the modern English word 'build'.

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

past tense or past participle form of 'rebuild'.

The city was rebuilt after the earthquake.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45