form
noun
1. 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
Similar word(s): descriptor, signifier
Definition categories: communication, word
2. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
- sculpture is a form of art
Similar word(s): kind, sort, variety
Definition categories: thought, category
3. a perceptual structure
- the composition presents problems for students of musical form
Similar word(s): pattern, shape
Definition categories: thought, structure
4. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Similar word(s): configuration, conformation, contour, shape
Definition categories: attribute, spatiality
5. alternative names for the body of a human being
Similar word(s): anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, frame, physique, shape, soma
Definition categories: body
6. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Similar word(s): shape
Definition categories: general, attribute
7. the visual appearance of something or someone
Definition categories: attribute, appearance
8. a printed document with spaces in which to write
- he filled out his tax form
Definition categories: communication, document, papers
9. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Similar word(s): strain, variant
Definition categories: group, taxon
10. an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
- the essay was in the form of a dialogue
- he first sketches the plot in outline form
Definition categories: communication, genre
11. a particular mode in which something is manifested
- his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
Definition categories: attribute, fashion, manner, mode, style, way
12. (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
Similar word(s): phase
Definition categories: state
13. a body of students who are taught together
Similar word(s): class, course, grade
Definition categories: group, assemblage, gathering
14. an ability to perform well
- he was at the top of his form
- the team was off form last night
Definition categories: attribute, ability
15. a life-size dummy used to display clothes
Similar word(s): manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin
Definition categories: man–made, dummy
16. a mold for setting concrete
- they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
Definition categories: man–made, cast, mold, mould
Sentences with form as a noun:
- a republican form of government
- a matter of mere form
- To apply for the position, complete the application form.
- participial forms; verb forms
verb
1. create (as an entity)
- social groups form everywhere
- They formed a company
Similar word(s): organise, organize
Definition categories: social, create, make
2. to compose or represent
- This wall forms the background of the stage setting
Similar word(s): constitute, make
Definition categories: stative, be, comprise, constitute, represent
3. develop into a distinctive entity
Similar word(s): spring
Definition categories: stative, become
4. give shape or form to
- form the young child's character
Similar word(s): shape
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
5. make something, usually for a specific function
- Form cylinders from the dough
Similar word(s): forge, mold, mould, shape, work
Definition categories: creation
6. establish or impress firmly in the mind
Similar word(s): imprint
Definition categories: social, influence, work
7. assume a form or shape
- the water formed little beads
Definition categories: change
Sentences with form as a verb:
- When you kids form a straight line I'll hand out the lollies.
- When icicles start to form on the eaves you know the roads will be icy.
- By adding "-ness", you can form a noun from an adjective.
- Teenagers form the bulk of extreme traffic offenders.
- Singing in a choir helps to form a child's sociality.