to build
to build
Auxiliary: have
Irregular verb: the past simple and past participle are both 'built' (build – built – built).
They build wooden houses in the mountains.
They build wooden houses in the mountains.
Indicative
Present Simple
I build model planes as a hobby.
I build model planes as a hobby.
You build trust slowly, one step at a time.
You build trust slowly, one step at a time.
The bird builds its nest in the old chimney.
The bird builds its nest in the old chimney.
We build sandcastles on the beach every summer.
We build sandcastles on the beach every summer.
You build strong bridges between the two teams.
You build strong bridges between the two teams.
They build new roads across the whole region.
They build new roads across the whole region.
Present Continuous
I am building a treehouse for my kids.
I am building a treehouse for my kids.
You are building your case on weak evidence.
You are building your case on weak evidence.
The city is building a new metro line.
The city is building a new metro line.
We are building a house on the edge of the forest.
We are building a house on the edge of the forest.
You are building something really impressive here.
You are building something really impressive here.
They are building a dam upstream.
They are building a dam upstream.
Past Simple
I built this shelf myself last weekend.
I built this shelf myself last weekend.
You built a fire even though it was raining.
You built a fire even though it was raining.
The architect built her reputation on that project.
The architect built her reputation on that project.
We built a raft out of old barrels.
We built a raft out of old barrels.
You built the whole set in just two days.
You built the whole set in just two days.
The Romans built roads all over Europe.
The Romans built roads all over Europe.
Present Perfect
I have built three websites this year.
I have built three websites this year.
You have built a wonderful career from nothing.
You have built a wonderful career from nothing.
The company has built a factory in three countries.
The company has built a factory in three countries.
We have built a strong friendship over the years.
We have built a strong friendship over the years.
You have built an amazing community around this project.
You have built an amazing community around this project.
They have built more housing than any other developer.
They have built more housing than any other developer.
Past Perfect
By thirty I had built my first house.
By thirty I had built my first house.
You had built the fence before the storm hit.
You had built the fence before the storm hit.
The beavers had built a dam across the whole stream.
The beavers had built a dam across the whole stream.
We had built the shed long before we bought the tools.
We had built the shed long before we bought the tools.
You had built a huge fan base before the album came out.
You had built a huge fan base before the album came out.
They had built the bridge before the river flooded.
They had built the bridge before the river flooded.
Future Simple (will)
Future
One day I will build my dream house.
One day I will build my dream house.
You will build confidence with more practice.
You will build confidence with more practice.
The council will build a new library next year.
The council will build a new library next year.
We will build a fence around the garden.
We will build a fence around the garden.
You will build the stage before the festival begins.
You will build the stage before the festival begins.
They will build a wind farm off the coast.
They will build a wind farm off the coast.
Conditional
Conditional (would)
Conditional
I would build a studio if I had more space.
I would build a studio if I had more space.
You would build a better team with more time.
You would build a better team with more time.
She would build her own company one day.
She would build her own company one day.
We would build a playground if the town paid for it.
We would build a playground if the town paid for it.
You would build it faster with better tools.
You would build it faster with better tools.
They would build more schools with extra funding.
They would build more schools with extra funding.
Imperative
Imperative
Build a solid foundation before you add the walls.
Build a solid foundation before you add the walls.
Let's build something we can be proud of.
Let's build something we can be proud of.
