Word: Form

Pronunciation

/fɔːrm/

Definitions

• Noun: (fôrm) A particular shape, arrangement, or structure; how something is arranged or put together. Example: “The sculpture has an intricate form.”

  • A printed or written document with spaces in which to write information or answers. Example: “Please fill out this application form.”
  • A set order or pattern of words for use in religious or ceremonial contexts. Example: “They recited the prayer form from memory.”
  • (in grammar) The class of a word determined by its syntactic role and often indicated by its inflectional ending. Example: “In ‘The cat sat on the mat’, ‘cat’ is a noun in the singular form.”

• Verb: (fôrm) To create or give shape to something; to arrange or organize something into a specific configuration. Example: “The sculptor formed the clay into a beautiful vase.”

  • To establish or create something officially or according to a set procedure. Example: “They formed a new committee to tackle the issue.”
  • To develop or evolve into something. Example: “Over time, the group’s opinions began to form around a common idea.”

Phrases

• “Take form” means to begin to have a clear shape, structure, or organization.
• “In its present form” suggests that something exists now with a certain appearance or structure.
• “To be out of form” can mean not performing well, typically used in sports or referring to physical condition.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The students were required to submit their assignments in written form.”
• Verb: “The clay started to form into a recognizable shape under his expert hands.”

Synonyms

• Shape
• Structure
• Configuration
• Organization
• Outline
• Creation
• Composition
• Pattern
• Mold
• Develop
• Evolve
• Establish