unbuild Meaning & Definition
What Does Unbuild Mean?
Unbuild is a verb that means to pull down. It is also used to mean to destroy something.
Unbuild at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌən-ˈbild/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | demolish, level and pull down |
| Antonyms | build, construct and erect |
| Verb forms | unbuilds, unbuilding, unbuilt |
Unbuild Definition (Verb)
- to pull down : demolish, raze
- to destroy something
Synonyms of Unbuild
Unbuild synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Unbuild
Unbuild in a Sentence
beavers were busily building dams, and local landowners were just as diligently unbuilding them
Word Forms & Grammar
un·built
un·build·ing
unbuild
unbuilding
unbuilds
unbuilt
unbuild (third-person singular simple present unbuilds, present participle unbuilding, simple past and past participle unbuilt)
Words That Rhyme With Unbuild
Origin of Unbuild
From un- + build.
First Known Use
circa 1608t
Pronouncing Unbuild
You say unbuild as /ˌən-ˈbild/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (bild).
Questions People Ask About Unbuild
What part of speech is unbuild?
Unbuild is a verb.
What is another word for unbuild?
You can replace unbuild with words such as demolish, level and pull down. See the full list of unbuild synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of unbuild?
Words opposite in meaning to unbuild are build, construct, erect and put up.
What is the past tense of unbuild?
The past tense of unbuild is unbuilt. The present participle is unbuilding.