Buildup has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the act of building up an accumulation
"I envied his rapid buildup of assets"
"a military buildup in preparation for the invasion"
2
the result of the process of accumulation
"the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes"
3
highly favorable publicity and praise
"his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup"
4
An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
"A dangerous buildup of pressure in the boiler caused it to burst."
Example Sentences
"I envied his rapid buildup of assets"
noun
"a military buildup in preparation for the invasion"
noun
"the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes"
noun
"his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup"
noun
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