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What's the difference to say between "made from" and "made of"?

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Rebecca

Good question! "Made of" implies the basic materials or qualities of something, whereas "made from" is used when talking about how it was manufactured. Ex: The wardrobe is made of oak. Ex: My shirt is made from recycled plastic.

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