Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with building in American Collocation
building
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
old
historic
There are still a number of historic buildings in the city centre.
how tall
etc
high-rise
low-rise
tall
three-storey
two-storey
High-rise apartment buildings dominate the landscape.
in bad condition
derelict
dilapidated
There are a considerable number of derelict buildings in the area.
impressive
grand
handsome
impressive
landmark
magnificent
The Town Hall is a magnificent building, constructed in Victorian times.
next to another building
adjacent
adjoining
The fire brigade prevented the fire spreading to adjoining buildings.
make a building
build
construct
design
erect
The building was constructed in the 1990s.
repair or change a building
convert
refurbish
renovate
restore
Similar buildings are often converted into holiday homes.
destroy a building
demolish
destroy
gut
knock down
Soon after, the office building was demolished.
The 106-year old building was gutted in the blaze.
use a building
occupy
The school occupies five different buildings.