converted
converted — adjective
- convertedpositive
- more convertedcomparative
- most convertedsuperlative
1. changed in form, purpose, or character so that it can serve a different function
changed in form, purpose, or character so that it can serve a different function — for example, a warehouse turned into flats or a church turned into a library
Sofie lives in a converted warehouse near the river with high ceilings and big windows.
attributive use: converted + building type
The old church became a converted library that anyone in town can use.
Feng bought a converted bus and turned it into a small mobile café.
The Okonkwo family stayed in a converted barn during their holiday in the French countryside.
A converted attic gave the growing family an extra bedroom upstairs.
- transformed
stronger; suggests a complete and often dramatic change
- remodelled
specifically about changing the structure of a building or room
- repurposed
emphasises finding a new use rather than changing appearance
- unaltered
not changed from its original state or purpose
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 2 (NEW FAITH): this sense is about physical or functional change, not adopting a belief.
2. having adopted a new religion, set of beliefs, or strongly-held opinion — for ex
having adopted a new religion, set of beliefs, or strongly-held opinion — for example, a person who has become a Buddhist after being raised in another tradition
Saira is a converted Muslim who found peace in her new faith.
converted + faith/religion noun
As a converted vegetarian, Paul now feels much healthier than before.
Ziad joined a group of converted Christians who meet every Sunday evening.
Beatrix, a recently converted environmentalist, cycles to work every day instead of driving.
- reborn
strongly spiritual; suggests a complete inner transformation
- reformed
implies turning away from a previous bad or wrong way of life
- born-again
specifically Christian; can sound evangelical or intense
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 1 (CHANGED USE): this sense is about adopting a new religion, belief, or lifestyle — not about a physical building or object being altered.
常見錯誤
3. used with 'the' to talk about people as a group who have embraced a particular f
used with 'the' to talk about people as a group who have embraced a particular faith or belief system
The priest was preaching to the converted and did not change any minds that day.
collocation: preaching to the converted
Pastor Williams spoke only to the converted at Sunday lunch and ignored the new visitors.
The converted gathered in the town square to celebrate the religious festival together.
Ari realised the meeting was just the converted agreeing with each other.
- the faithful
emphasises loyalty to a religion rather than the act of changing
- adherents
formal; refers to followers of any belief system, not necessarily converted
- unbelievers
those who do not share the faith or belief
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'the' (the converted). Refers to a group collectively, never to a single person. For an individual, use the noun 'convert' (without -ed).
常見錯誤
4. in rugby, basketball, and similar sports — describes a kick, throw, or shot from
in rugby, basketball, and similar sports — describes a kick, throw, or shot from which bonus points are added to the team's score
The converted try gave the home team an extra two points on the scoreboard.
collocation: converted try
After the penalty was converted, the crowd at the stadium cheered loudly.
A converted free throw put them ahead with just three seconds left in the game.
The captain's converted kick from the sideline sealed the win for the visitors.
- successful
broader; can apply to any scoring attempt across all sports
用法筆記
Domain: sport (especially rugby and basketball). Mainly British usage for rugby conversions.
converted — verb
- convertedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- converteds3rd person singular
- converteding-ing form
- convertededpast simple
1. to alter the form, character, or function of something; also used without an obj
to alter the form, character, or function of something; also used without an object to describe something undergoing such a change
The factory converts raw sugar into the white grains sold in shops.
convert + something + into + something
Sofie's old barn was converted into a bright and comfortable guest house.
passive: be converted into + [new use]
Solar panels on the roof convert sunlight into electricity for the whole building.
Over time, the spare room converted into a messy storage space.
An enzyme in the stomach converts food into energy the body can use.
- preserve
to keep something in its original state without changing it
文法句型
convert + something + into/to + something
convert + into/to + something
用法筆記
Most common sense. Can be transitive (with an object) or intransitive (no object). When describing the result of transformation, use 'into' or 'to'.
常見錯誤
2. to lead a person or group to adopt a different religion, set of beliefs, or poin
to lead a person or group to adopt a different religion, set of beliefs, or point of view — for example, persuading a friend to change their political opinion or join a faith
Mauricio converted his brother to his way of thinking about money.
convert + someone + to + something
The missionaries hoped to convert the islanders to their religion.
Ilan's best friend converted him to a love of old jazz records.
Sivan converted her whole family to the idea of a plant-based diet.
- persuade
broader; covers any kind of convincing, not just beliefs or religion
- win over
more informal; suggests gaining someone's support gradually
- bring round
informal, British; means to convince someone after initial resistance
- dissuade
to persuade someone not to do or believe something
文法句型
convert + someone + to + something
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, group, or persuasive text. Distinguished from verb sense 1 (TRANSFORM): this sense is about changing beliefs, not physical form.
常見錯誤
3. to swap something for something else of equal value or of a different type — for
to swap something for something else of equal value or of a different type — for example, changing money from one currency to another or turning loyalty points into a discount
Feng converted his euros into pounds at the airport before his flight.
convert + currency + into + currency
The investor decided to convert her shares into cash at the end of the year.
You can convert your loyalty points into a discount on your next purchase.
Rina converted her old phone into store credit at the electronics shop.
文法句型
convert + something + into/to + something
用法筆記
Often used with currency, points, or financial assets. Distinguished from verb sense 1 (TRANSFORM): this sense is about swapping equivalents, while TRANSFORM is about changing the nature of a single thing.
4. to successfully make a kick, throw, or shot that earns extra points for a team i
to successfully make a kick, throw, or shot that earns extra points for a team in a sport such as rugby, basketball, or American football
Esteban converted the penalty kick and brought his team level on the scoreboard.
convert + a penalty [kick/shot]
Priya converted both free throws to give her side a narrow lead before half-time.
The forward converted the pass from his teammate and scored the winning goal.
Sade converted a difficult spare in the final frame to win the bowling match.
- miss
to fail to score from a kick, throw, or shot attempt
文法句型
convert + a penalty/free throw/try/kick
用法筆記
Domain: sport. In rugby and American football, this means scoring extra points after a try or touchdown.