grammar · neutral
be made of / be made from + noun
'made of' describes material that remains recognizable; 'made from' describes material changed into something new
Examples
“The chair is made of solid oak.”
“Wine is made from grapes.”
“These toys are often made from recycled plastic.”
Band 8 sentence
“Many contemporary designers prefer products that are made from sustainable materials, reducing environmental impact without compromising aesthetics.”
Collocations
- is made of + material (recognisable)
- is made from + material (transformed)
- made of wood / made from cotton
Common mistakes
use 'of' and 'from' interchangeably→distinguish 'made of' vs 'made from'
omit auxiliary: 'the table made of wood'→the table is made of wood
Say it for a higher band
5made of (used loosely)→6made from→7+be made of / be made from + noun
Synonyms
be constructed from
Easily confused
made of vs made from
“Paper is made from wood pulp.”
Related words
Learn this word with the rest of its set, and get reminded at the right time.
In The passive
Learn it with its set