C1noun 2K

Conversion

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈvɜːʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈvɜːrʒn/"]/

Meaning of Conversion

the act or process of changing something from one form, use or system to another

In simple words: The act of changing something into a different form or use.

Conversion in a sentence

• The conversion of the old factory into residential apartments took two years.
• His conversion to a vegetarian lifestyle surprised everyone in his family.
• In chemistry, conversion rates indicate how much reactants have been transformed into products.
• The company's conversion of currency made it easier to do business internationally.
• The website's conversion of visitors into paying customers improved after the redesign.
• The religious conversion of many people in the region was influenced by missionaries.
• Energy conversion is a fundamental concept in physics, explaining how energy changes from one form to another.

How to use Conversion

Commonly used in finance (money conversion), technology (data conversion), and religion (conversion to a new belief). Avoid using in overly casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

conversion + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'convert' as to change, and 'conversion' as the change process.

Related words

Collocations with Conversion

• barn
• loft
• currency
• carry out
• undertake
• kit
• chart
• table
• conversion from
• conversion into
• conversion to
• Christian
• religious
• spiritual
• experience
• undergo
• experience
• conversion from
• conversion to
• kick
• add
• barn
• loft
• currency
• carry out
• undertake
• kit
• chart
• table
• conversion from
• conversion into
• conversion to

Synonyms for Conversion

• transformation
• change
• metamorphosis
• transition
• alteration

Opposites of Conversion

• stagnation
• unchanged

Common mistakes with Conversion

• Confused with 'convert' as a verb instead of the noun.
• Using 'conversion' when referring to the process itself instead of a completed action.
• Mixing up with 'transformation' which has a broader meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Conversion

What does Conversion mean?

The act of changing something into a different form or use.

What is the definition of Conversion?

the act or process of changing something from one form, use or system to another

How do you use Conversion in a sentence?

The conversion of the old factory into residential apartments took two years.

Can you give another example of Conversion?

His conversion to a vegetarian lifestyle surprised everyone in his family.

What are synonyms for Conversion?

Common alternatives include transformation, change, metamorphosis, transition, alteration.

What is the opposite of Conversion?

Opposite meanings include stagnation, unchanged.

What words go with Conversion?

It commonly pairs with barn, loft, currency, carry out, undertake, kit, chart, table, conversion from, conversion into, conversion to, Christian, religious, spiritual, experience, undergo, experience, conversion from, conversion to, kick, add, barn, loft, currency, carry out, undertake, kit, chart, table, conversion from, conversion into, conversion to.

What are common mistakes when using Conversion?

Confused with 'convert' as a verb instead of the noun. Using 'conversion' when referring to the process itself instead of a completed action. Mixing up with 'transformation' which has a broader meaning.

How do you pronounce Conversion?

US: /["/kənˈvɜːrʒn/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈvɜːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Conversion?

Commonly used in finance (money conversion), technology (data conversion), and religion (conversion to a new belief). Avoid using in overly casual contexts.

What CEFR level is Conversion?

"Conversion" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.