form
/fɔɹm/noun, verb1 syllable
Form means: alternative names for the body of a human being.
Synonyms for form55
noun, as in alternative names for the body of a human being
noun, as in any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
noun, as in a life-size dummy used to display clothes
noun, as in the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
noun, as in a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
noun, as in (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
noun, as in the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
noun, as in (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, as in make something, usually for a specific function
verb, as in develop into a distinctive entity
verb, as in create (as an entity)
verb, as in to compose or represent
verb, as in give shape or form to
verb, as in establish or impress firmly in the mind
also used for form
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What does form mean?23
noun
alternative names for the body of a human being“Leonardo studied the human body”
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)“he could barely make out their shapes”
a life-size dummy used to display clothes
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something“the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached”
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality“sculpture is a form of art”
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups“a new strain of microorganisms”
a body of students who are taught together“early morning classes are always sleepy”
a perceptual structure“the composition presents problems for students of musical form”
the visual appearance of something or someone“the delicate cast of his features”
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance“geometry is the mathematical science of shape”
(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“the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system”
a printed document with spaces in which to write“he filled out his tax form”
an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse“the essay was in the form of a dialogue”
a particular mode in which something is manifested“his resentment took the form of extreme hostility”
an ability to perform well“he was at the top of his form”
a mold for setting concrete“they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation”
verb
make something, usually for a specific function“She molded the rice balls carefully”
develop into a distinctive entity“our plans began to take shape”
create (as an entity)“social groups form everywhere”
to compose or represent“This wall forms the background of the stage setting”
give shape or form to“shape the dough”
establish or impress firmly in the mind“We imprint our ideas onto our children”
assume a form or shape“the water formed little beads”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with form?11
Form in a sentence
- Form a line, keeping one meter away from the person in front of you.AlanF_US
- Indicate size, color, and style on the order form.unknown
- In severe cases, cracks can form or it can snap apart.fcbond
- The plural form of 'person' is 'people', not 'persons'.Ooneykcall
- Lungs, heart, veins, arteries and capillaries form the cardiovascular system.marcelostockle
- After all, their form of transport produces no pollution at all.Dejo
- As a result of pollution, the lake is without any form of life.carlosalberto
- I play tennis, but my form is terrible._undertoad
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of form
as a noun
- plural
- forms
as a verb
- past tense
- formed
- present participle
- forming
- third-person singular
- forms
- past participle
- formed