What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mutate
Example
The virus has mutated into a more dangerous strain. [mutated: past participle]
Example
The butterfly's wings have mutated to have brighter colors. [mutated: verb]
transform
Example
The caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. [transformed: past tense]
Example
She transformed her life by quitting her job and traveling the world. [transformed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Transform is more commonly used than mutate in everyday language. Transform is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while mutate is less common and often used in scientific or technical contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between mutate and transform?
Both mutate and transform can be used in formal or informal contexts, but mutate is more commonly used in technical or scientific writing, while transform can be used in various levels of formality.
