When do we use the construction 'made of' and when 'made from'?
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Oct 30, 2003 #2 'Made of' is used when the material used doesn't change much- this pen is made of plastic. 'Made from' is used when the material changes- wine if made from grapes. ;-)
'Made of' is used when the material used doesn't change much- this pen is made of plastic. 'Made from' is used when the material changes- wine if made from grapes. ;-)
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Oct 30, 2003 #3 Basia said: When do we use the construction 'made of' and when 'made from'? Click to expand... Go to: https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1775&highlight=made
Basia said: When do we use the construction 'made of' and when 'made from'? Click to expand... Go to: https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1775&highlight=made
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Oct 30, 2003 #4 ;-)