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building

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/ˈbɪldɪŋ/ · build-ing

A structure that has a roof and walls and is used as a dwelling or for other purposes.

Meanings

nounformal

A structure that has a roof and walls and is used as a dwelling or for other purposes.

ایک ایسا ڈھانچہ جس کی چھت اور دیواریں ہوں اور جو رہائش یا دیگر مقاصد کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہو۔

عمارت

imarat

Formal: عمارت

Synonyms

structureedificeconstructionتعمیرڈھانچہبلڈنگ

Antonyms

destructiondemolitiondismantlingتخریبنقصانٹوٹی پھوٹی

Common Collocations

  • office building
  • residential building
  • building code

Example Sentences

The new office building was completed last year.

نئی دفتر کی عمارت پچھلے سال مکمل ہوئی تھی。

Nayi daftar ki imarat pichle saal mukammal hui thi.

They are planning to build a shopping mall in the city.

وہ شہر میں ایک خریداری مال بنانے کا منصوبہ بنا رہے ہیں۔

Woh sheher mein aik kharidari mall bananay ka mansooba bana rahe hain.

This building has a beautiful design.

اس عمارت کا ڈیزائن خوبصورت ہے۔

Is imarat ka design khoobsurat hai.

Easily Confused With

construction:Construction refers to the process of building something, whereas a building is the final product of that process.

Word Family

build
verbبنانا
builder
nounتعمیر کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'building' as a 'big' place that is 'made' with care.

Imagine a tall skyscraper towering above the city.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "bylding" — a structure

First known use: 14th century

The word 'building' has evolved from Old English 'bylding' meaning a structure or edifice, and has maintained its core meaning over centuries.