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transforming

Phoneticstrans·form·ing

US/tɹænsˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

UK/tɹænsfˈɔːmɪŋ/

Definitions

01changing completely

B2

v. changing the shape, look, or character of something in a big way.

v. undergoing or causing a complete change in form, appearance, or character. Transitive or intransitive depending on whether the subject is the agent or the object of change.

“The new technology is transforming the way we communicate with each other.”

“The government is currently transforming the outdated healthcare system into a more efficient, patient-centered model through significant digital investment.”

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'into' to show the result of the change.

02the process of change

C1

n. the act or process of making a major change.

n. the action or process of undergoing a transformation; used as a gerund or verbal noun.

“The transforming of the old factory into a modern art gallery took two years.”

“The rapid transforming of rural landscapes into urban centres has raised significant environmental concerns among local conservation groups.”

Academic

Usage

Typically functions as a gerund followed by 'of'.

Antonyms

Real-World Examples

“Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent.”
The New York Times · 12 Aug 2026
“Their goal is to understand how rapid environmental change is transforming Arctic ecosystems.”
ScienceDaily · 3 Aug 2026
“How did self-sustaining organisms, capable of transforming molecules to capture energy, arise on the primitive Earth?”
Smithsonian Magazine · 5 Aug 2026

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