rebuilt

[riːˈbɪlt]

rebuilt Definition

• 1. to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
• 2. to repair and improve something that is old or not working well

Using rebuilt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rebuilt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The city was rebuilt after the earthquake.

• Example

  The engine had to be rebuilt completely.

• Example

  The company is planning to rebuild its image with a new advertising campaign.

rebuilt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rebuilt

• restore
• renovate
• reconstruct

Antonyms for rebuilt

• destroy
• demolish
• ruin

Phrases with rebuilt

• rebuilt from scratch

  to build something completely anew, without using any of the original materials or components

  Example

  After the fire, the house had to be rebuilt from scratch.

• rebuilt transmission

  a transmission that has been taken apart, cleaned, and repaired or replaced as necessary

  Example

  The mechanic recommended a rebuilt transmission instead of a new one.

• rebuilt engine

  an engine that has been disassembled, cleaned, and repaired or replaced as necessary

  Example

  The car's rebuilt engine runs like new.

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Summary: rebuilt in Brief

The verb 'rebuilt' [riːˈbɪlt] refers to the act of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed, or repairing and improving something that is old or not working well. Examples include rebuilding a city after an earthquake, rebuilding an engine, or rebuilding a company's image. The phrase 'rebuilt from scratch' means to build something completely anew, while 'rebuilt transmission' and 'rebuilt engine' refer to specific types of repairs.