The difference between Build and Wreck

When used as nouns, build means the physique of a human body, whereas wreck means something or someone that has been ruined.

When used as verbs, build means to form (something) by combining materials or parts, whereas wreck means to destroy violently.

check bellow for the other definitions of Build and Wreck

  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. Wreck as a noun:

    Something or someone that has been ruined.

    Examples:

    "He was an emotional wreck after the death of his wife."

    "synonyms: [[basket case]], [[mess#Etymology 2 mess]]"

  2. Wreck as a noun:

    The remains of something that has been severely damaged or worn down.

  3. Wreck as a noun:

    An event in which something is damaged through collision.

  4. Wreck as a noun (legal):

    Goods, etc. cast ashore by the sea after a shipwreck.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Bouvier"

  1. Wreck as a verb:

    To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.

    Examples:

    "He wrecked the car in a collision."

    "That adulterous hussy wrecked my marriage!"

  2. Wreck as a verb:

    To ruin or dilapidate.

  3. Wreck as a verb:

    (Australia) To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.

  4. Wreck as a verb:

    To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.

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