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Form

/fɔːm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

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📖 Definitions of "Form"

noun

1
(heading, physical) To do with shape.
2
(social) To do with structure or procedure.
3
A blank document or template to be filled in by the user.
"To apply for the position, complete the application form."
4
A specimen document to be copied or imitated.

verb

1
To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).
"When you kids form a straight line I'll hand out the lollies."
2
To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.
"Roll out the dough to form a thin sheet."
3
To take shape.
"When icicles start to form on the eaves you know the roads will be icy."
4
To put together or bring into being; assemble.
"Paul McCartney and John Lennon formed The Beatles in Liverpool in 1960."

🔄 Synonyms of "Form"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
constituteverb	(transitive) To make up; to compose; to form.
strainnoun	(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
castverb	(physical) To move, or be moved, away.
somanoun	(biology) The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
kindnoun	Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
shapenoun	A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
springnoun	(intransitive) To move or burst forth.
physiquenoun	The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.
buildverb	(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
framenoun	(transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
varietynoun	(countable) A collection or number of different things.
moldnoun	A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
fleshnoun	The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
forgeverb	To form or create with concerted effort.
makeverb	(transitive) To create.
classnoun	(countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
patternnoun	Model, example.
chassisnoun	The base frame of a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle.
configurationnoun	The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
sortnoun	A general type.
organizeverb	(transitive) To arrange in working order.
contournoun	An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
variantnoun	Showing variety, diverse.
take formverb	(idiomatic) To take shape

↔️ Antonyms of "Form"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
deformverb	(transitive) To change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give (something) an abnormal or unusual shape.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Form"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
take formverb	(idiomatic) To take shape
take shapeverb	(intransitive, often figurative) To take a definite form.
configurationnoun	The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;
buildnoun	(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
framenoun	The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.
patternnoun	Model, example.
organizeverb	(transitive) To arrange in working order.
shapenoun	A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
sortnoun	A general type.
makenoun	Brand; marque; manufacturer; maker.
varietynoun	(countable) A collection or number of different things.
classnoun	(countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
variantnoun	Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
kindnoun	A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
constitutenoun	(obsolete) An established law.
contournoun	An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
imprintnoun	An impression; the mark left behind by printing something.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
gradenoun	(chiefly Canada, US, Philippines) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
bodnoun	(slang) The body.