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English Tip of the Day: 185 Made of

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Tip of the Day:

Made of

Usage Tip

Use 'made of' when referring to materials used in producing or manufacturing something.

Example Sentences

This body is made of a mixture of plastic and steel.
The floorboards are made of oak.

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