The difference between Build and Create

When used as verbs, build means to form (something) by combining materials or parts, whereas create means to bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used.

Build is also noun with the meaning: the physique of a human body.

Create is also adjective with the meaning: created, resulting from creation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Build and Create

  1. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

  2. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

  3. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.

  4. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To establish a basis for (something).

  5. Build as a verb (intransitive):

    To form by combining materials or parts.

  6. Build as a verb (intransitive):

    To develop in magnitude or extent.

  7. Build as a verb (transitive, computing):

    To construct (software) by compiling its source code.

  8. Build as a verb (intransitive, computing, of [[source code]]):

    To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.

    Examples:

    "This code won't build any more. Have you made any changes?"

  1. Build as a noun (countable, uncountable):

    The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.

    Examples:

    "Rugby players are of sturdy build."

  2. Build as a noun (computing, countable):

    Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.

    Examples:

    "The computer company has introduced a new prototype build to beta testers."

  3. Build as a noun (video games, slang, countable):

    Any structure, such as a building, statue, pool or forest, created by the player.

    Examples:

    "I made a build that looked like the Parthenon in that game."

  1. Create as a verb (transitive):

    To bring into existence; To bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used. To make or produce from other (e.g. raw, unrefined or scattered) materials or combinable elements or ideas; to design or invest with a new form, shape, function, etc.

    Examples:

    "You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

    "Couturiers create exclusive garments for an affluent clientele."

  2. Create as a verb (transitive):

    To cause, to bring (a non-object) about by an action, behavior, or event, to occasion.

    Examples:

    "crop failures created food shortages and high prices''; ''his stubbornness created many difficulties"

    "A sudden chemical spill on the highway created a chain‐collision which created a record traffic jam."

  3. Create as a verb (transitive):

    To confer or invest with a rank or title of nobility, to appoint, ordain or constitute.

    Examples:

    "Henry VIII created him a Duke. Last month, the queen created two barons."

    "Under the concordate with Belgium, at least one Belgian clergyman must be created cardinal; by tradition, every archbishop of Mechelen is thus created a cardinal."

  4. Create as a verb (intransitive):

    To be or do something creative, imaginative, originative.

    Examples:

    "Children usually enjoy creating, never mind if it is of any use!"

  5. Create as a verb (intransitive, colloquial):

    To make a fuss, complain; to shout.

  1. Create as an adjective (obsolete):

    Created, resulting from creation.

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