built-in
built-in
built into structure
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built-in with Chinese translation
built-in usage examples
We had a built-in microwave fitted above the oven to save counter space.
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-in synonyms
What's the difference between built-in / fitted / installed / embedded / recessed / flush-mounted
Common in British English to describe furniture or kitchens that are installed to fit the space; equivalent to 'built-in' in many contexts.
They have fitted wardrobes in the bedroom.
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.
The new boiler was installed last week.
Means set or fixed firmly into a surrounding mass; used in technical contexts (electronics) and figuratively; slightly more technical than 'built-in'.
The sensor is embedded in the device's casing.
Specifically means set back into a recess; a more specific subtype of 'built-in' referring to placement in a hollow or niche.
We installed recessed lights in the ceiling.
Technical term meaning mounted so its surface is level with the surrounding surface; a specific type of built-in installation.
The switch is flush-mounted on the wall for a neat look.
Means set into an opening or framed area; similar to 'recessed' but often used for panels, decorative parts, or edges.
The inset shelf fits neatly into the wall recess.
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.
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/
Questions about this word
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?
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