make of, make from, make out of---any difference?
For example: Ancient men made tools of stone.
Can I also say: Ancient men made tools out of / from stone?

I guess they're the same, but I'm not sure.

Thanks!

Question

make of, make from, make out of---any difference?
For example: Ancient men made tools of stone.
Can I also say: Ancient men made tools out of / from stone?

I guess they're the same, but I'm not sure.

Thanks!

Answer

Yes, you can. :)

"Ancient men made tools out of stone." and "Ancient men made tools from stone." are both correct. :)

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i think: 
-make of and make out of have the same meaning
Ex: What's your T-shirt made (out) of?
-make (sth) from (sth)    Ex: Wine is made from grapes

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