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form > 23 senses
NOUN1form, word form, signifier, descriptorThe phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
2form, kind, sort, varietyA category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
3form, shape, patternA perceptual structure
4form, shape, configuration, contour, conformationAny spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
5form, human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, fleshAlternative names for the body of a human being
6form, shapeThe spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
7form, shape, castThe visual appearance of something or someone
8form, phase(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system
9formA printed document with spaces in which to write
10form, variant, strain, var.(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
11formAn arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
12formA particular mode in which something is manifested
13form, class, gradeA body of students who are taught together
14formAn ability to perform well
15form, mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakinA life-size dummy used to display clothes
16formA mold for setting concrete
VERB1form, constitute, makeTo compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
2form, organize, organiseCreate (as an entity)
3form, take form, take shape, springDevelop into a distinctive entity
4form, shapeGive a shape or form to
5form, shape, work, mold, mould, forgeMake something, usually for a specific function
6form, imprintEstablish or impress firmly in the mind
7formGive shape to
form > pronunciation
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form > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something.
Examples"the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"
Synonymsword form, signifier, descriptor
Categorylinguistics
Narrowerplural, plural form; singular, singular form; ghost word; root, root word, base, stem, theme, radical; etymon, root; citation form, main entry word, entry word; abbreviation; acronym
Broaderword
form > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality.
Examples"sculpture is a form of art"
Synonymskind, sort, variety
Narrowerdescription; type; antitype; art form; style; flavor, flavour; color, colour; species; genus; brand, make; genre; ilk; manner; model; stripe; the like, the likes of
Broadercategory
form > noun 3, cognition
MeaningA perceptual structure.
Examples"the composition presents problems for students of musical form"
Synonymsshape, pattern
Part ofpercept, perception, perceptual experience
Narrowerfractal; gestalt; mosaic; strand
Broaderstructure
Verbsform
form > noun 4, attribute
MeaningAny spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline).
Synonymsshape, configuration, contour, conformation
Attributesstraight; crooked
Narrowersharpness, keenness; dullness, dulness, bluntness; topography; lobularity; concavity, concaveness; convexity, convexness; angularity; narrowing; curvature, curve; roundness; straightness; crookedness; stratification
Broaderspatial property, spatiality
form > noun 5, body
MeaningAlternative names for the body of a human being.
Synonymshuman body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, flesh
Part ofperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul; homo, man, human being, human
Narrowerperson; juvenile body; adult body; male body; female body
Broaderbody, organic structure, physical structure
form > noun 6, Tops
MeaningThe spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance.
Synonymsshape
Narrowersolid; plane, sheet; natural shape; flare, flair; figure; line; angular shape, angularity; round shape; distorted shape, distortion; amorphous shape; connection, connexion, link; circle; square; triangle; column, tower, pillar
Broaderattribute
form > noun 7, attribute
MeaningThe visual appearance of something or someone.
Synonymsshape, cast
Broaderappearance, visual aspect
form > noun 8, state
Meaning(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.
Synonymsphase
Categoryphysical chemistry
Narrowerdispersed phase, dispersed particles; dispersing phase, dispersion medium, dispersing medium
Broaderstate of matter, state
form > noun 9, communication
MeaningA printed document with spaces in which to write.
Examples"he filled out his tax form"
Partsspace, blank space, place
Narrowerapplication form; claim form; order form; questionnaire; requisition, requisition form; tax form; telegraph form
Broaderdocument, written document, papers
form > noun 10, group
Meaning(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups.
Synonymsvariant, strain, var.
Categorybiology, biological science
Member ofspecies
Broadertaxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon
form > noun 11, communication
MeaningAn arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse.
Examples"the essay was in the form of a dialogue"; "he first sketches the plot in outline form"
Narrowerversification
Broaderwriting style, literary genre, genre
Verbsform
form > noun 12, attribute
MeaningA particular mode in which something is manifested.
Examples"his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"
Broadermanner, mode, style, way, fashion
form > noun 13, group
MeaningA body of students who are taught together.
Synonymsclass, grade
Narrowersixth form; biology class; chemistry class; English class; first grade; master class; physics class; Sunday school class
Broadergathering, assemblage
form > noun 14, attribute
MeaningAn ability to perform well.
Examples"he was at the top of his form"; "the team was off form last night"
Broaderability
form > noun 15, artifact
MeaningA life-size dummy used to display clothes.
Synonymsmannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin
Broaderdummy
form > noun 16, artifact
MeaningA mold for setting concrete.
Examples"they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"
Broadermold, mould, cast
Verbsform; form; form
form > verb 1, stative
MeaningTo compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting".
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsconstitute, make
Narrowerconstellate; conglobate, conglobe; chelate; add
Broaderconstitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
Nounsform
form > verb 2, social
MeaningCreate (as an entity).
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company"
Synonymsorganize, organise
Narrowerreorganize, reorganise, regroup; choose up; draw up; regiment; syndicate
Broadermake, create
Nounsformation; formation
form > verb 3, stative
MeaningDevelop into a distinctive entity.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymstake form, take shape, spring
Narrowerregenerate; head; bead
Broaderbecome
Nounsformation
form > verb 4, change
MeaningGive a shape or form to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsshape
Narrowerindividuate; tie; terrace; fork; tabulate; dimension; roll; draw; strike; crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize; twist; culminate; granulate, grain; sliver; ridge; plume; round, round out, round off; scallop, scollop; square, square up; dish; fit; flatten; deform, distort, strain; blow; block; block; cup; encircle, circle
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Nounsformation; form; form; formation
form > verb 5, creation
MeaningMake something, usually for a specific function.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"Form cylinders from the dough"
Synonymsshape, work, mold, mould, forge
Narrowercarve; swage, upset; chip; machine; stamp; puddle; beat; preform; preform; mound; hill; roughcast; reshape, remold; sinter; cast, mold, mould; throw; handbuild, hand-build, coil; sculpt, sculpture; model, mold, mould
Broadercreate from raw material, create from raw stuff
Similar towork, work on, process
Nounsformation; formation; form; formation
form > verb 6, social
MeaningEstablish or impress firmly in the mind.
PatternSomebody ----s something on somebody
Synonymsimprint
Broaderinfluence, act upon, work
form > verb 7, contact
MeaningGive shape to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"form the clay into a head"
Narrowerlayer; bunch, bunch up, bundle, cluster, clump; cut out; turn; brecciate; reticulate; flake; strickle
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Contrarydeform
Nounsformation; form; formation

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