converted
Converted (adj) means changed in form, function, or belief from what it was before. Example: “They live in a converted chapel just outside the village.”
How to Use Converted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving been changed into something else — a common way to describe old buildings given a new use.
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They live in a _____ chapel just outside the village.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “converted” mean?
The word “converted” means changed in form, function, or belief from what it was before. In plain terms, having been changed into something else — a common way to describe old buildings given a new use.
How do you pronounce “converted”?
“Converted” is pronounced kuhn-VUR-tihd (/kənˈvɝtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “converted” in a sentence?
Here is “converted” used in a sentence: “They live in a converted chapel just outside the village.”
What part of speech is “converted”?
“Converted” is an adjective.
Is “converted” a common word?
“Converted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'converted' and 'a convert'?
'Converted' is an adjective or past participle meaning changed, as in a converted barn or someone converted to a new faith. 'A convert' is a noun for the person who has adopted a new religion or belief. The stress also shifts: the noun is 'CON-vert' and the verb is 'con-VERT.'