in build

Frequency: 6.57.3 per million words

used to specify the aspect being described, often for comparison

buildPREPOSITION + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • He's heavier in build than his brother.
  • The two sisters are quite similar in build.
  • For a football player, he is surprisingly slight in build.
  • Though they are twins, they differ greatly in build.
  • She was looking for a dog that was powerful in build but gentle in nature.
  • The suspect was described as being average in build and height.
  • This new car model is much more compact in build than its predecessor.
  • How does this athlete's physique compare in build to last year's champion?
  • The ancient warrior was depicted as immense in build and strength.
  • While not particularly tall, he was quite muscular in build.