convert
gb/kˈɑnvɚt/ us/kˈɑnvɚt/
A2
英語
~ 2400
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Change into a different form
To change something into a different form or system.
用法パターン：
to convert [something] into [something else]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'convert' with 'translate', but 'convert' refers to changing form or system, not language.
類義語
transform (Emphasizes a major change in form, appearance, or character, sometimes broader than 'convert'.)
対義語
preserve (Means to keep something in its original form instead of changing it.)
コロケーション
convert data
|convert currency
|convert units
|convert files
テーマ
technology
|daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The factory was converted into a museum.
- You can convert this file into a PDF.
- They converted the old warehouse into apartments.
- The program converts text into speech.
学習者向け例文
- I converted the money into dollars.
- We converted the garage into a small room.
- She converted the video to a smaller file.
- The app converts words into pictures.
動詞
B2
action
2
Persuade to adopt new beliefs
To make someone change their religion or beliefs.
用法パターン：
to convert [someone] to [belief/religion]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes mix up 'convert' in this sense with simply 'convince', but 'convert' usually refers to deep belief changes.
類義語
proselytize (A more formal or technical term often used in religious contexts for trying to convert people.)
対義語
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to adopt certain beliefs.)
コロケーション
convert someone to Christianity
|convert to Islam
|convert others
テーマ
religion
|society
|communication
|politics
例文
- He was converted to Buddhism while traveling.
- They tried to convert their friends to their political cause.
- Missionaries worked to convert the local population.
学習者向け例文
- She converted her friend to her religion.
- He converted many people to his ideas.
- They converted the villagers to their faith.
名詞
B2
entity
3
Person who changed beliefs
Someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
類義語
follower (Refers broadly to someone who supports a belief or leader; not limited to recent change.)
対義語
nonbeliever (A person who does not accept a particular belief system.)
コロケーション
a recent convert
|a passionate convert
テーマ
religion
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
例文
- As a recent convert, she was very enthusiastic about her new faith.
- The organization welcomed new converts warmly.
- He is a convert to vegetarianism.
学習者向け例文
- She is a convert to this religion.
- He is a new convert in our group.
- They are converts to our ideas.
動詞
technical
A2
action
4
Change units or currency
To change numbers from one unit or currency into another.
用法パターン：
to convert [amount] into [unit/currency]
類義語
exchange (Often used for currency; 'convert' is more general and can apply to units too.)
対義語
retain (Keep the same unit or currency without changing it.)
コロケーション
convert miles to kilometers
|convert dollars into euros
テーマ
mathematics
|finance
|science
|daily_life
例文
- You need to convert inches into centimeters for this project.
- The bank will convert your dollars into yen.
- This tool converts Fahrenheit temperatures into Celsius.
学習者向け例文
- I converted 10 dollars into euros.
- She converted the length from meters to feet.
- We converted pounds into kilograms.
文法
辞書形
convert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚt/
US/kˈɑnvɚt/
音節・強勢
con - vert （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
活用形
Noun
- Base: convert
- Plural: converts
Verb
- Base: convert
- 3rd Person Singular: converts
- Present Participle: converting
- Past: converted
関連語
Forms
converts
noun
converting
verb
converted
verb
Core family
conversion
noun B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
表現
convert into
1/kˈɑnvɚt ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Change into another form/state
To change something so it becomes something else.
例文
- They converted the spare room into an office.
- Water can be converted into steam when heated.
convert to
1/kˈɑnvɚt tə/
phrasal verb
Adopt new belief/system
To begin using a new belief, religion, method, or system.
例文
- She converted to Buddhism last year.
- Many companies are converting to renewable energy sources.