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Vocabulary Entry
build-up
|noun • noun
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N
noun
a gradual increase or accumulation of something
Example Sentences
"There was a build-up of traffic on the highway."
"Stress can cause a build-up of tension."
"The build-up of dust made the room dirty."
N
noun
the series of events or activity leading up to something important
Example Sentences
"The build-up to the match was exciting."
"There was a lot of build-up before the announcement."
"The build-up to the wedding took months."