turn into

To change and become a different thing or person.

• The rain turned into snow.
• Our quiet dinner turned into a noisy party.
• Will this small village turn into a busy town?

How to use it: turn into + noun (The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.)

Similar words: become, change into

Common phrases: turn into something, turn into a nightmare

To change someone or something so that they become a different person or thing.

• We turned the box into a toy house.
• The witch turned him into a frog.
• Could you turn these old shirts into a blanket?

How to use it: turn someone/something into something (They turned the garage into a small office.)

Similar words: transform, convert, change

Common phrases: turn someone into something, turn something into something

To change direction and enter a road, entrance, or other place.

• Turn into the next street.
• She turned into the car park.
• Were you turning into our driveway?

How to use it: turn into + place (Turn into the narrow lane after the bridge.)

Similar words: turn in, enter

Common phrases: turn into somewhere, turn into a driveway