rebuilding
|re-build-ing|
B2
/riːˈbɪldɪŋ/
(rebuild)
construct again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rebuilding' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'build' from Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
Historical Evolution
'rebuild' changed from the Old English word 'byldan' and eventually became the modern English word 'rebuild'.
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
the act of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
The city is in the process of rebuilding after the earthquake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45