Master confusing words with ease
Made of vs. Made from
Made of
/meɪd əv/Examples:
Her necklace was made of silver and pearls.The sculpture is made of recycled materials.This chair is made of solid oak wood.
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
Made from
/meɪd frəm/Examples:
The costume is made from recycled materials.This bread is made from organic wheat flour.Jewelry made from seashells is gaining popularity.
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
Ways to tell them apart:
- Made of is used when the material is still recognizable.
- Made from is used when the material has been transformed.
- If the material is visible and unchanged, use made of.
- If the material is not visible and has changed, use made from.
- Remember: of keeps the materials identity, from' changes it.
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