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rebuilt

v. · adj.
US //ɹiˈbɪɫt// UK //ɹɪbˈɪlt// re·built
  1. 1 to build again (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    to have built something again after it was broken, damaged, or taken apart.

    the past tense and past participle of 'rebuild', indicating the completion of a reconstruction process.

    Example

    The city rebuilt the bridge after the flood destroyed the old one.

    Example

    After the earthquake levelled the historic district, the community rebuilt the town square using original materials to preserve its heritage.

    Usage

    As a transitive verb, it requires a direct object representing the thing being restored.
  2. 2 newly constructed (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describing something that has been built again or restored to a good condition.

    functioning as a participial adjective to describe an entity that has undergone reconstruction.

    Example

    He bought a car with a rebuilt engine that worked like new.

    Example

    The museum features a rebuilt model of the ancient temple, providing visitors with a tangible sense of its original scale.

    Usage

    Often used in technical or mechanical contexts to describe components that have been taken apart and fixed.

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