made /meɪd/ verb

1. the past tense and past participle of make

2. factory-made/German-made/homemade etc made in a factory, in Germany, at home etc:
sales of Japanese-made cars

3. have (got) it made informal to have everything that you need for success or for a happy life:
Nice house, good job, lovely family – you’ve got it made!

4. see/find out what somebody is (really) made of informal to find out how strong, brave etc someone is or how skilful they are at doing something:
Come on then! Let’s see what you’re made of.

5. I’m not made of money spoken used when someone has asked you to pay for something in order to say that you cannot afford it and that you think they are being unreasonable:
I can’t buy you shoes as well – I’m not made of money!

6. be made for each other informal to be completely suitable for each other, especially as husband and wife:
Sue and Joe were made for each other.

7. be made (for life) informal to be so rich that you will never have to work again:
If the deal is successful, I’ll be made for life.

8. be made up spoken informal to feel very pleased and satisfied about something that has happened:
When I heard she was pregnant, I was really made up for her.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

made
verb
BAD: She claimed that the jumper was made from wool.
GOOD: She claimed that the jumper was made of wool.
BAD: Many components are made by plastic.
GOOD: Many components are made of plastic.
BAD: Margarine, which is made by natural ingredients, seems to be more acceptable.
GOOD: Margarine, which is made from natural ingredients, seems to be more acceptable.

Usage Note:
Use made from when the original materials have been completely changed and cannot be recognized: 'Bread is made from flour and water.'
Use made of when the original materials have not been completely changed and you can still see them: 'Their dining table is made of solid oak.'
Use made by when you mention the name of the company or person that has made something (NOT the names of materials): 'This new razor is made by Wilkinson Sword.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲