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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

build upon en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /bɪldʌpɔn/
  • /bɪldʌpɑn/

Meanings

  1. Synonym of build on.
    • However, while reusing the existing alignment was considered, it was ultimately discounted for several reasons - not least because some sections have been built upon, particularly approaching Cambridge from the south, while the section through Bedford now forms part of a country park. 2023 November 15, Chris Howe, “East West Rail and the Cambridge connection”, in RAIL, number 996, page 56:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
builds upon Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
built upon Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
built upon Tense=Past lexicographic
building upon Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Synonyms

build on