Definition

To construct something in advance or before it is needed.

Example

The company decided to prebuild the houses to meet the demand quickly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen the new model they prebuild for the houses?

Yeah, it looks amazing and saves so much time.

I heard they can prebuild them in just a few weeks now.

That's impressive! I might consider buying one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prebuild → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "build" (from Old English "byldan", meaning to construct or create). The word "prebuild" means to build something in advance or before it is needed.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'before' ('pre-') you actually 'construct' ('build') it — that's what prebuild means.

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