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transforming
/trænsˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
changing significantly
The city is transforming into a modern metropolis.
The city is undergoing major changes to become a modern urban center.
general
Undergoing a significant change in form, appearance, or character.
The company is transforming its business model to focus on sustainability.
The company is fundamentally changing how it operates to prioritize environmental responsibility.
Social media is transforming how people communicate.
Social media is dramatically altering the way individuals interact with one another.
Often used in both literal (physical change) and figurative (abstract change) contexts.
Collocations
transforming societya society undergoing significant changestransforming industriesindustries experiencing major structural changesrapidly transformingchanging very quickly
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Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
Use 'transforming into' when describing the end result (e.g., 'The caterpillar is transforming into a butterfly'), and 'transforming from' when describing the origin (e.g., 'The company is transforming from a startup into a corporation').
Gold Rule
Transformation vs. Change
'Transforming' implies a more fundamental, often structural change that results in something becoming unrecognizable from its original form, whereas 'changing' can refer to minor or superficial alterations.
Word Origin
From Latin 'transformare' (to change in shape), combining 'trans-' (across, beyond) + 'formare' (to form). First used in English in the late 14th century with the literal meaning of changing physical shape, later extended to abstract changes by the 17th century.
Usage Notes
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with 'into' to indicate the result of the transformation (e.g., 'transforming into a leader'). The base verb 'transform' is more common in general usage, while 'transforming' emphasizes the ongoing process.
Word Breakdown
trans-
across, beyond, or through
prefix-form-
shape or structure
root-ing
denotes the action or process
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