English dictionary

form

noun

Pronunciation

fɔːm

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

noun verb

Definitions

noun

  1. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

noun

  1. a mold for setting concrete

noun

  1. a life-size dummy used to display clothes

noun

  1. the visual appearance of something or someone

noun

  1. a particular mode in which something is manifested

noun

  1. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

noun

  1. an ability to perform well

noun

  1. alternative names for the body of a human being

noun

  1. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

noun

  1. a perceptual structure

noun

  1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

noun

  1. a printed document with spaces in which to write

noun

  1. an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse

noun

  1. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

noun

  1. a body of students who are taught together

noun

  1. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary

verb

  1. give shape or form to

verb

  1. assume a form or shape

verb

  1. make something, usually for a specific function

verb

  1. establish or impress firmly in the mind

verb

  1. create (as an entity)

verb

  1. to compose or represent

verb

  1. develop into a distinctive entity

Example sentences

geometry is the mathematical science of shape
they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
the delicate cast of his features
his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
he could barely make out their shapes
he was at the top of his form
the team was off form last night
Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
sculpture is a form of art
what kinds of desserts are there?
the composition presents problems for students of musical form
a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
he filled out his tax form
the essay was in the form of a dialogue
he first sketches the plot in outline form
a new strain of microorganisms
early morning classes are always sleepy
the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
shape the dough
form the young child's character
the water formed little beads
She molded the rice balls carefully
Form cylinders from the dough
shape a figure
Work the metal into a sword
We imprint our ideas onto our children
social groups form everywhere
They formed a company
This wall forms the background of the stage setting
The branches made a roof
This makes a fine introduction
our plans began to take shape

Synonyms

shape mannequin manikin mannikin manakin cast configuration contour conformation soma build figure physique anatomy bod chassis frame flesh kind sort variety pattern signifier descriptor variant strain class grade course phase work mold mould forge imprint organize organise constitute make spring
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