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Make out of Meaning in English

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
MAYK-OWT-uhv
mˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
MAYK-OWT-ov

Definition

To create or build something using certain materials or items as the main ingredients.

Usage & Nuances

Used for describing what material or source something is created from ('made out of wood'). Common in both spoken and written English. Often interchangeable with 'made of', but 'make out of' emphasizes the process or transformation from one thing to another.

Example Sentences

The table is made out of wood.

basic

She built a house out of bricks.

basic

He made a toy car out of paper.

basic

Kids often create costumes out of cardboard boxes.

natural

Can you believe this sculpture is made out of recycled metal?

natural

He made a lamp out of an old bottle he found at the beach.

natural