converted
English meaning: Converted
Definition
To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
Example
“A kettle converts water into steam.”
Another example: “The old barn was converted into a cosy family home.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The past tense and past participle of 'convert'; neutral register, used across technical, financial, religious and everyday contexts to mean changed from one form, use or belief to another.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'convertere' (to turn around, transform), from 'con-' (together) + 'vertere' (to turn); in English from the 13th century.
Synonyms
- transformed
- changed
- regenerated
Antonyms / Opposites
- preserved
- retained
Related Words
- catholicism
- protestantism
- christianity
- islam
- gauge
- judaism
- flats
- conversion
- accommodation
- buddhism
Common Collocations
- converted into
- converted to
- newly converted
- converted building
- converted file
- converted currency
Word Forms
convert (v); converted; converting; conversion (n); converter (n)
Word Tools
Tools & Calculators
15% of 200 = 30 · 15 is 7.5% of 200
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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