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What's the main difference between "made up of [something]" and "made of [something]?"

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Rebecca

The main difference between "made up of" and "made of", is that "made of" is said when talking about something made from one material or thing, whereas "made up of" is said when talking about something made from <more than one> material or thing. Ex: The chair is made of plastic. Ex: The gifts are made up of a chocolate, a Christmas card, and a mug. Ex: The audience is made up of people from varying backgrounds.

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