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Originally Posted by Saritha Enoch When to use and what is the difference in the usage of each of the following: 'made of' or 'made from' or 'made out of' |
"Made of" or "made up of" refers to to what something comprises or consists of. It usually refers to individual parts that are still recognizable. It can also refer to the composition of something made from refined or man-made ingredients.
The USA is made up of 50 individual states.
A tossed sald is made of lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.
This desk is made of plastic.
"Made from" or "made out of" refers to the ingredients in something. These are usually raw materials or things that are no longer recognizable.
This cereal is made form oats.
This girder is made form iron ore.