form

/fˈɔːm/

/ˈfɔɹm/

[noun] [verb]

Form

[NOUN]

the shape of someone or something, especially the outline

synonyms : configuration

conformation

contour

shape

alternative names for the body of a human being

synonyms : anatomy

a printed piece of paper with spaces on it to answer questions or record information

the state of being healthy and in one's physical prime

the appearance of someone or something

synonyms : cast

shape

the shape of a word, phrase, sentence or discourse

synonyms : word form

(grammar) a way in which a particular word is pronounced, written or inflected

a type of animal den or shelter, usually constructed by small mammals such as rabbits, hares, or foxes

the manner in which something is presented, expressed, or structured

an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse

a collection of organisms within a species that have small differences from other similar groups

synonyms : strain

var.

variant

a life-size dummy used to display clothes

synonyms : manakin

manikin

mannequin

mannikin

a mold for setting concrete

an ability to perform well

a body of students who are taught together

synonyms : class

course

grade

(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

synonyms : phase

a perceptual structure

synonyms : pattern

shape

a type or variety of something, especially a particular way in which it appears or is experienced

synonyms : kind

sort

variety

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

synonyms : shape

to form

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to combine parts or bring them together to create something

synonyms : constitute

make

to make something into a shape

synonyms : shape

assume a form or shape

create (as an entity)

synonyms : organise

organize

develop into a distinctive entity

synonyms : spring

take form

take shape

make something, usually for a specific function

synonyms : forge

establish or impress firmly in the mind

synonyms : imprint

Examples

1. The students formed a line outside the classroom.

2. People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language.

3. The modern painter's work challenges traditional forms and techniques.

4. Evidence of their relationship exists in the form of a series of letters.

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