turn into
The phrase "turn into" describes the process of changing or transforming from one state to another, either naturally or through an external influence.
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Definition
B2General
(intransitive, idiomatic)To change or become something else without external influence.
Example
- Rain in the morning will turn into snow during the afternoon.
- The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.
B2General
(transitive, idiomatic)To cause someone or something to change into a different form or state.
Example
- The witch turned the prince into a frog.
- She turned the old barn into a beautiful home.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "turn into":
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