Today the focus is on the verb “make” and what it means when it collocates with three different prepositions, namely” from”,”of” and “by”
She claimed that the jumper was made from wool
She claimed that the jumper was made of wool
Many components are made by plastic
Many components are made of plastic
Margarine, which is made by natural ingredients, is more acceptable
Margarine, which is made from natural ingredients, is more acceptable
♥Use made from when the original materials have been completely changed and cannot be recognised.”Bread is made from flour and water”
♥ Use made of when the original materials have not been completely changed and you can still see them. “Their dining table is made of solid oak”
♥ Use made by when you mention the name of the company or person that has made something (NOT the names of materials). “This new razon is made by Wilkinson Sword”.
Source: Longman Dictionary of Common Errors