MADE


Meaning of MADE in English

adj. (cannot stand alone) ~ from, of, out of; with

USAGE NOTE: Compare these examples, which illustrate general tendencies --

1) a stew can be ~ with vegetables (vegetables are not the only ingredient).

2) a stew can be ~ of / out of vegetables ; a chair can be ~ of / out of wood ; shoes are usually ~ of / out of leather (only one major substance or ingredient is used).

3) synthetic rubber can be ~ from petroleum ; paper can be ~ from wood (the basic substance has been greatly changed), ( see make II)

The Bbi combinatory dictionary of English, a guide to word combinations.      Комбинаторный словарь английского языка Bbi. Руководство по словосочетаниям.