noun
Uncommon
converter
kuhn-VUR-tuh
Converter (noun) means a device or program that changes something from one form to another. Example: “She used an online converter to change the video file format.”
noun
1
A device or program that changes something from one form to another.
"She used an online converter to change the video file format."
"The catalytic converter reduces harmful emissions from the exhaust."
How to use converter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool, device, or piece of software that turns one thing into another — units, file formats, electrical current, and so on.
Common pairings
currency converter
catalytic converter
file converter
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- Plural
- converters
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Rhymes for converter
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What does “converter” mean?
The word “converter” means a device or program that changes something from one form to another. In plain terms, a tool, device, or piece of software that turns one thing into another — units, file formats, electrical current, and so on.
How do you pronounce “converter”?
“Converter” is pronounced kuhn-VUR-tuh (/kənˈvɜɹtɜɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “converter” in a sentence?
Here is “converter” used in a sentence: “She used an online converter to change the video file format.”
What part of speech is “converter”?
“Converter” is a noun.
Is “converter” a common word?
“Converter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
