transform
To change something completely.
transform in a sentence
- A coat of paint and some fairy lights transformed the dusty shed into a cosy den.
- In spring the caterpillar will transform completely into a butterfly with bright painted wings.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to transform?
- Apreserve
- Bmaintain
- Cchange
- Dkeep
Show the answer
C: change. The other three mean the opposite of transform.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to transform?
- Akeep
- Balter
- Cchange
- Dturn
Show the answer
A: keep. The other three mean nearly the same as transform.
Words that mean something similar
change, alter, turn
Words that mean the opposite
keep, preserve, maintain
More words about time & change
- ultimate: Final, or the greatest of all.
- upheaval: A sudden big change that causes trouble and confusion.
- urgent: So important that it must be dealt with straight away.
- wane: To become gradually smaller or weaker.
- abolish: To officially get rid of something completely, such as a rule or law.
- abrupt: Sudden and quick, often in a way that feels rude or unexpected.
- accustom: To get yourself used to something new.
- amend: To change something slightly to make it better or correct.
More words to explore
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