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Build off of vs. Build on
Build off of
/bɪld ɒf ɒv/Examples:
We will build off of last year's results to improve.The coach decided to build off of the team's strengths.Let’s build off of this idea to create a solution.
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Build on
/bɪld ɑːn/Examples:
The new policy will build on previous successes.We build on our skills through continuous learning.Let's build on the strong foundation we've established.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Build off of implies using something as a foundation but moving in a different direction or adding new elements that transform the original idea.
- Build on suggests relying on the existing structure or idea and enhancing it, while keeping the original context or purpose intact.
- Build off of can be seen as a starting point for creating something new, while build on is about strengthening or expanding what already exists.
- You build off of ideas when you want to innovate or iterate in a new way, distinct from the original.
- Conversely, use build on when you intend to develop further along the same lines or with the same spirit as the original work.
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