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[jasonlulu_2000]

We need a new table. So Jack made one from some wood we have.

Should "from" be replaced by "of" in this sentence? Why?

Thanks!

Jason

 

[Rover_KE]

Your tenses are muddled.

'We needed a new table, so Jack made one from some wood we had.'

'We need a new table, so Jack's going to make one from some wood we have.'

You can replace 'from' by 'with', but not 'of'.

Rover

 

[jasonlulu_2000]

Thanks for your explanation.

But according to a dictionary, paper is made from wood and a shirt is made of silk.

I cannot see the difference between "from" and "of". I don't see the preposition of "with" in any dictionary.

Thanks!

Jason

 

[bhaisahab]

Thanks for your explanation.

But according to a dictionary, paper is made from wood and a shirt is made of silk.

I cannot see the difference between "from" and "of". I don't see the preposition of "with" in any dictionary.

Thanks!

Jason

Type "made from or made of" in the Google custom search box just below the "My profile" link. You will find many answers to your question.

 

[kite]

Well, "made from" is used to refer to what is no longer the way it was before. It's clear. But "made of" is not so and it refers to what is still the same. My question is, is "made of" similar with "made with"? I mean both they have the same meaning and the same usage?

 

[jasonlulu_2000]

Type "made from or made of" in the Google custom search box just below the "My profile" link. You will find many answers to your question.

Thanks!
Following your advice, I have read some of the previous threads.
As expected, "made from" has more to do with "substantial change or chemical change".
So that is where I feel puzzled. As the wood in a table is obviously visible, I doubt whether we should say "make a table of wood".
But you say it is not natural. And I should use "from" or "with".
Is it because we often use "from" or "with" in an active voice?

Sorry for being persistent!

Jason

 

[bhaisahab]

Thanks!
Following your advice, I have read some of the previous threads.
As expected, "made from" has more to do with "substantial change or chemical change".
So that is where I feel puzzled. As the wood in a table is obviously visible, I doubt whether we should say "make a table of wood".
But you say it is not natural. And I should use "from" or "with".
Is it because we often use "from" or "with" in an active voice?

Sorry for being persistent!

Jason

Jack made a table from some wood that we had. We had some wood. Jack made a table from it. Now we have a table which is made of wood.