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- pronunciation:
- mold
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a hollow form used to give a particular shape to a soft or liquid substance that is poured into it. The material becomes hard and takes the shape of the mold.
The workers poured cement into a mold for the curb.- synonyms:
- cast
- similar words:
- pan
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| related words: |
original, type |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
molds, molding, molded |
| definition 1: |
to work into a certain shape or form.
She molded the clay into a human head.- synonyms:
- fashion, model, shape
- similar words:
- cast, form, knead, work
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| definition 2: |
to influence the growth or character of.
His father's ideas molded him.- synonyms:
- determine, form, influence, shape
- similar words:
- affect, decide, guide
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| related words: |
adapt, adjust, cake, hammer, model, pattern |
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| derivations: |
moldable (adj.), moldability (n.) |
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