form

Noun

• a mold for setting concrete
  • they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
    

• a life-size dummy used to display clothes

• an ability to perform well
  • he was at the top of his form
    
  • the team was off form last night
    

• a body of students who are taught together
  • early morning classes are always sleepy
    

• (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 particular mode in which something is manifested
  • his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
    

• 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
    

• (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
  • a new strain of microorganisms
    

• a printed document with spaces in which to write
  • he filled out his tax 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
    

• alternative names for the body of a human being
  • Leonardo studied the human body
    
  • he has a strong physique
    
  • the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
    

• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
  • he could barely make out their shapes
    

• a perceptual structure
  • the composition presents problems for students of musical form
    
  • a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
    

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
  • sculpture is a form of art
    
  • what kinds of desserts are there?
    

• 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
    

Verb

• assume a form or shape
  • the water formed little beads
    

• establish or impress firmly in the mind
  • We imprint our ideas onto our children
    

• make something, usually for a specific function
  • She molded the rice balls carefully
    
  • Form cylinders from the dough
    
  • shape a figure
    
  • Work the metal into a sword
    

• give shape or form to
  • shape the dough
    
  • form the young child's character
    

• develop into a distinctive entity
  • our plans began to take shape
    

• to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
  • The branches made a roof
    
  • This makes a fine introduction
    

• create (as an entity)
  • social groups form everywhere
    
  • They formed a company
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  mannequin , manikin , mannikin , manakin , class , grade , course , phase , variant , strain , var. , shape , cast , configuration , contour , conformation , pattern , kind , sort , variety , word form , signifier , descriptor , imprint , work , mold , mould , forge , take form , take shape , spring , constitute , mak