turns into
Changes to become
Turns into means becomes or transforms into something different.
Water turns into ice when frozen.
A caterpillar turns into a butterfly.
The phrase often describes gradual change: What started as a small argument turned into a full-blown fight.
It can also mark sudden transformation: At midnight, the carriage turns into a pumpkin.
Profound biological restructuring
- conversionAct of changing states
- transmutationComplete change of form
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
- morphingSeamless visual transformation process
shapeshifting · alchemy · transmogrification · mutation · chrysalis · cocoon · caterpillar · butterfly
Act of modifying
- modificationAct of altering something
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- shiftMovement or work period
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
variation · reconfiguration · restructuring · reform · revamp · remodeling · reshaping · overhaul
Species changing over generations
- growthIncrease in size
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- progressionSequential forward movement
- advancementForward movement or promotion
flourishing · ripening · blooming · budding · cultivation · emergence · unfolding · blossoming
Breakdown into simpler parts
- rottingOrganic matter decomposing
- spoilingCausing ruin or decay
- souringBecoming acidic or hostile
- curdlingSeparating into lumps
fermenting · moldering · withering · deterioration · degradation · disintegration · crumbling · rusting
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
- conversionAct of changing states
- transmutationComplete change of form
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
morphing · shapeshifting · alchemy · transmogrification · mutation · chrysalis · cocoon · caterpillar · butterfly · pupa
alteration
Act of modifying
- modificationAct of altering something
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- shiftMovement or work period
switch · variation · reconfiguration · restructuring · reform · revamp · remodeling · reshaping · overhaul · reworking
evolution
Species changing over generations
- growthIncrease in size
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- progressionSequential forward movement
advancement · flourishing · ripening · blooming · budding · cultivation · emergence · unfolding · blossoming · coming-of-age
decomposition
Breakdown into simpler parts
curdling · fermenting · moldering · withering · deterioration · degradation · disintegration · crumbling · rusting · corroding