Past Tense of “build”
The past simple of “build” is “built” and the past participle is “built”. Below are the pronunciation, three example sentences, the mistake learners make most often, and a short drill to check yourself.
Forms of “build”
build – built – built
construct
- Base form
- build/bɪld/
- Past simple
- built/bɪlt/
- Past participle
- built/bɪlt/
- -ing form
- building
- He / she / it
- builds
Pronunciation (US)
Quick practice
5 questions. Type the missing form.
Example sentences
Three everyday sentences that show how the forms are used.
Past simple
My grandfather built this house.
Past participle
They have built a new school.
Passive
The bridge was built in 1890.
The most common mistake
Wrong
The castle was builded in the 12th century.
Correct
The castle was built in the 12th century.
“Build” is irregular: build – built – built.
Verbs with the same pattern
Past = participle. Learn these together.