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shape
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- pronunciation:
- sheIp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the form of the outer surface or edge of an object.
Each slice of cheese has a square shape.
- synonyms:
- figure, form
- similar words:
- outline
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| definition 2: |
physical condition.
People who exercise a lot are in good shape.- synonyms:
- condition
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| related words: |
condition, design, order, pattern |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shapes, shaping, shaped |
| definition: |
to give a certain form or shape to something.
We shaped the clay into a pot.The piece of wood was shaped like a snake.
- synonyms:
- mold
- similar words:
- create, form
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| related words: |
adjust, cake, trim |
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| derivation: |
shaped (adj.) |
Shape comes from an Old English word that means "to create, form, or destine."
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similar to shape |
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form, outline |
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some broader categories that include shape |
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geometry, mathematics |
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some descriptions of shapes |
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circular, irregular, square |
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some elements of shape |
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size |
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some examples of shapes |
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circles, cones, cubes, diamonds, rectangles, squares, triangles |
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some parts of shapes |
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angles, depth, diameter, exterior, height, length, side, width |
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some people associated with shapes |
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architect, engineer |
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some things conventionally associated with shapes |
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lines |
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