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BUILT-UP
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Dictionary entry overview: What does built-up mean?
• BUILT-UP (adjective)
The adjective BUILT-UP has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: BUILT-UP used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Peopled with settlers
Context example:
the built-up areas
Similar:
settled (established in a desired position or place; not moving about)
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