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converted
kuhn-VUR-tihd
Converted (adj) means Changed in form, function, or belief from what it was before. Example: “The converted van has a small bed and a kitchen in the back.”
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Changed in form, function, or belief from what it was before.
"The converted van has a small bed and a kitchen in the back."
"They live in a converted chapel just outside the village."
"The converted barn now serves as an art studio."
"He was a converted Jew, living in a converted chapel."
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.
Common pairings
converted barn
converted loft
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Rhymes for converted
averted
alerted
inserted
deserted
asserted
diverted
inverted
reverted
perverted
concerted
introverted
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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.'
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