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form
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- pronunciation:
- form
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
structure or shape, as opposed to substance.
- synonyms:
- conformation, contour, frame, framework, shape, structure
- similar words:
- architecture, configuration, construction, figuration, format, formation, lay, layout, model, mold, nature, order
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definition 2: |
the shape or outward appearance of an animal or person; figure.
- synonyms:
- body, figure, shape
- similar words:
- anatomy, build, fashion, frame, manifestation, person, physique, silhouette
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definition 3: |
something that imparts shape, such as a mold.
- synonyms:
- cast, matrix, mold
- similar words:
- block, frame, framework
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definition 4: |
a document with empty spaces provided for the insertion of information.
- synonyms:
- blank
- similar words:
- application
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definition 5: |
type or kind.
a form of plant life- synonyms:
- breed, genre, kind, sort, species, type, variety
- similar words:
- class, description, fashion, genus, make, mode, nature, stripe
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definition 6: |
conduct guided by convention, regulation, custom, or standards of politeness.
It is considered bad form to insult the teacher during class.- synonyms:
- conduct, etiquette, manners
- similar words:
- behavior, custom, decorum, deportment, habit, practice, procedure, protocol
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definition 7: |
the style, design, pattern, or method of an artistic work.
The sonata is a musical form.- synonyms:
- genre, type
- similar words:
- mode, pattern, style
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definition 8: |
state of physical or psychological fitness for athletic or other activities.
She is in good form on the tennis court today.- synonyms:
- condition, feather, shape, trim
- similar words:
- fettle, health, kilter, order
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definition 9: |
the way in which an individual moves his or her body, especially when performing in a sport or doing physical exercise.
You can hit the ball hard, but if you don't improve your form, you'll never really play tennis well. |
related words: |
appearance, composition, conformation, fashion, line, matrix, mold, motif, object, organization, outline, phase, trim |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
forms, forming, formed |
definition 1: |
to make, create, or construct.
- synonyms:
- compose, construct, fashion, forge, make, model, mold
- similar words:
- assemble, build, cast, conceive, contrive, create, design, develop, devise, engender, establish, fabricate, generate, manufacture, mint, originate, produce, stamp, work
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definition 2: |
to mold or train through instruction.
- synonyms:
- develop, fashion, mold, shape
- similar words:
- coach, discipline, drill, educate, exercise, initiate, instruct, model, school, teach
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definition 3: |
to be one, many, or all of the parts of; constitute.
- synonyms:
- compose, constitute, make up
- similar words:
- comprise, mold
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definition 4: |
to arrange in a specific order.
- similar words:
- arrange, array, assemble, collocate, devise, dispose, grade, graduate, group, order, organize, position, range, rank, systematize
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definition 5: |
to develop, as in the mind.
She formed an opinion of us.- synonyms:
- conceive, shape
- similar words:
- devise, formulate, hatch
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related words: |
beat, carve, construct, dovetail, fashion, frame, hammer, manipulate, mold, pattern, shape, spring, start, throw, tool |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to come into being; develop; arise.
- synonyms:
- arise, develop, materialize, originate
- similar words:
- shape, take shape
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definition 2: |
to assume shape or form.
- synonyms:
- materialize, take shape
- similar words:
- appear, arise, organize
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related words: |
brew, cake, originate |
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derivations: |
formable (adj.), formed (adj.) |
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