convert
gb/kˈɑnvɚt/ us/kˈɑnvɚt/
A2
Английский
~ 2400
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
B1
action
1
Change into a different form
To change something into a different form or system.
Модель употребления:
to convert [something] into [something else]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convert' with 'translate', but 'convert' refers to changing form or system, not language.
Синонимы
transform (Emphasizes a major change in form, appearance, or character, sometimes broader than 'convert'.)
Антонимы
preserve (Means to keep something in its original form instead of changing it.)
Коллокации
convert data
|convert currency
|convert units
|convert files
Темы
technology
|daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Глагол
B2
action
2
Persuade to adopt new beliefs
To make someone change their religion or beliefs.
Модель употребления:
to convert [someone] to [belief/religion]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes mix up 'convert' in this sense with simply 'convince', but 'convert' usually refers to deep belief changes.
Синонимы
proselytize (A more formal or technical term often used in religious contexts for trying to convert people.)
Антонимы
dissuade (Means to persuade someone not to adopt certain beliefs.)
Коллокации
convert someone to Christianity
|convert to Islam
|convert others
Темы
religion
|society
|communication
|politics
Примеры
- He was converted to Buddhism while traveling.
- They tried to convert their friends to their political cause.
- Missionaries worked to convert the local population.
Примеры для изучающих
- She converted her friend to her religion.
- He converted many people to his ideas.
- They converted the villagers to their faith.
Существительное
B2
entity
3
Person who changed beliefs
Someone who has changed their religion or beliefs.
Синонимы
follower (Refers broadly to someone who supports a belief or leader; not limited to recent change.)
Антонимы
nonbeliever (A person who does not accept a particular belief system.)
Коллокации
a recent convert
|a passionate convert
Темы
religion
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- As a recent convert, she was very enthusiastic about her new faith.
- The organization welcomed new converts warmly.
- He is a convert to vegetarianism.
Примеры для изучающих
- She is a convert to this religion.
- He is a new convert in our group.
- They are converts to our ideas.
Глагол
technical
A2
action
4
Change units or currency
To change numbers from one unit or currency into another.
Модель употребления:
to convert [amount] into [unit/currency]
Синонимы
exchange (Often used for currency; 'convert' is more general and can apply to units too.)
Антонимы
retain (Keep the same unit or currency without changing it.)
Коллокации
convert miles to kilometers
|convert dollars into euros
Темы
mathematics
|finance
|science
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I converted 10 dollars into euros.
- She converted the length from meters to feet.
- We converted pounds into kilograms.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
convert
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚt/
US/kˈɑnvɚt/
Слоги и ударение
con - vert (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: convert
- Plural: converts
Verb
- Base: convert
- 3rd Person Singular: converts
- Present Participle: converting
- Past: converted
Родственные слова
Forms
converts
noun
converting
verb
converted
verb
Core family
conversion
noun B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Выражения
convert into
1/kˈɑnvɚt ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Change into another form/state
To change something so it becomes something else.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She converted to Buddhism last year.
- Many companies are converting to renewable energy sources.