grammar · neutral
be transformed into + noun / V-ing
used to say that something has been changed completely into a different form or state
Examples
“An old dock area was transformed into a popular waterfront promenade.”
“The abandoned factory has been transformed into affordable housing.”
“Green spaces can be transformed into community gardens by local volunteers.”
Band 8 sentence
“What was once an industrial district has been transformed into a vibrant cultural quarter, attracting visitors year-round.”
Collocations
- be transformed into
- be completely transformed into
- has/have been transformed into
Word family
Common mistakes
The old factory transformed into a museum.→The old factory was transformed into a museum.
The area was transformed to a park.→The area was transformed into a park.
Say it for a higher band
5change into→6be changed into→7+be transformed into + noun / V-ing
Synonyms
be converted into
be turned into
Easily confused
change into / be changed into
“The derelict warehouse was transformed into a contemporary art gallery.”
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