morph into

IPA/mˈɔːf ˌɪntʊ/
IPA/mˈɔːɹf ˌɪntʊ/

morph into — phrasal verb

  • morph intobase form
  • morphs into3rd person singular
  • morphing into-ing form
  • morphed intopast simple

1. to slowly change into a different form, appearance, or kind of person or thing,

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釋義

to slowly change into a different form, appearance, or kind of person or thing, often in a way that seems natural or smooth.

例句

The tiny seed packet Theo planted in March morphed into a sprawling tomato plant.

physical transformation: concrete noun + morph into

Over ten years, the empty warehouse near the river morphed into a busy community centre.

place transformation over time

同義詞
  • turn into

    more common in everyday speech, can be quick or slow

  • develop into

    more formal, often used for skills, plans, or situations

  • transform into

    suggests a more dramatic or complete change

反義詞

文法句型

morph + into + noun phrase

用法筆記

Unlike 'turn into', 'morph into' emphasises a slow or step-by-step process of change. The subject is often an object, place, activity, or situation rather than a person making a conscious decision.

常見錯誤

❌She morphed into a new dress before the party.
✅The caterpillar morphed into a butterfly.
💡'morph into' describes a natural or gradual change, not a quick action like changing clothes.