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built-in

built-in

Meaning of built-in

built into structure

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British English/ˈbɪltɪn/
American English/ˈbɪlt ɪn/
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built-in with German translation

built-in usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We had a built-in microwave fitted above the oven to save counter space.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The kitchen island includes a built-in wine fridge for drinks.

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built-in belongs to the topic "Household Appliances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

built-ineingebaut
messUnordnung
dustStaub
stainFleck
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken

built-in synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between built-in / fitted / installed / embedded / recessed / flush-mounted

🇬🇧English

Common in British English to describe furniture or kitchens that are installed to fit the space; equivalent to 'built-in' in many contexts.

B1Often

They have fitted wardrobes in the bedroom.

I
🇬🇧English
installed

Focuses on the action or state of having been put in place; may be temporary or removable and does not always imply integration with surrounding structure.

B1Very Often

The new boiler was installed last week.

E
🇬🇧English
embedded

Means set or fixed firmly into a surrounding mass; used in technical contexts (electronics) and figuratively; slightly more technical than 'built-in'.

B1Often

The sensor is embedded in the device's casing.

R
🇬🇧English
recessed

Specifically means set back into a recess; a more specific subtype of 'built-in' referring to placement in a hollow or niche.

B1Often

We installed recessed lights in the ceiling.

F
🇬🇧English
flush-mounted

Technical term meaning mounted so its surface is level with the surrounding surface; a specific type of built-in installation.

B1Rarely

The switch is flush-mounted on the wall for a neat look.

I
🇬🇧English
inset

Means set into an opening or framed area; similar to 'recessed' but often used for panels, decorative parts, or edges.

B1Rarely

The inset shelf fits neatly into the wall recess.

C
🇬🇧English
custom-made

Means made to order; may be built to fit a space (and thus built-in), but the emphasis is on bespoke manufacture rather than integration.

B1Often

They ordered custom-made cabinets to fit the awkward corner.

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How to pronounce built-in and what this word means

built-in means built-in. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce built-in

/ˈbɪltɪn/

built-in translation

built-in

built-in examples

We had a built-in microwave fitted above the oven to save counter space.

built-in transcription

/ˈbɪltɪn/, /ˈbɪlt ɪn/

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built-in meaning: what does it mean?

built into structure

built-in pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

built-in is pronounced as /ˈbɪltɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

built-in definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We had a built-in microwave fitted above the oven to save counter space. Translation: Нам установили встроенную микроволновку над духовкой, чтобы сэкономить место на столешнице.

Is built-in part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

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Is built-in part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, built-in can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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