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IELTS BNC: 239 COCA: 523

form

1 form /ˈfoɚm/ noun
plural forms
1 form
/ˈfoɚm/
noun
plural forms
Learner's definition of FORM
[count]
: a type or kind of something种类;类型
: one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced表现形式;方式
: the shape of something形状;样子
[count]
[noncount]
[count] : something that can be seen only as a shape or outline影子;轮廓
[count] : bodily shape : figure身形;体型
[count] : a document with blank spaces for filling in information表格
[noncount] somewhat old-fashioned : a way of behaving that is judged as proper or improper行为方式
[noncount]
: a manner or style of performing表现方式;姿势
: condition for performing运动状态;竞技状态
used to describe how well or badly someone is performing表现
: the way in which the parts of a piece of writing or music or of a work of art are arranged(文学、音乐或艺术作品的)结构,形式,体裁
[noncount]
[count]
[count] : any one of the different ways in which a word may be written or spoken词形;(词的)读音
see also combining form
[noncount] : a grade in a British secondary school or in some American private schools(英国中学或美国一些私立学校中的)年级

as a matter of form

used to say that something is done because it is polite, usual, or required形式上;按照惯例;礼节上

form of address

see 2address

in any way, shape, or form

see 1way

take form

: to begin to develop : to start to exist or be seen开始发展;开始存在;出现

true to form

◊ Something or someone that is (or runs, holds, etc.) true to form behaves or proceeds in the usual and expected way.一如既往
2 form /ˈfoɚm/ verb
forms; formed; forming
2 form
/ˈfoɚm/
verb
forms; formed; forming
Learner's definition of FORM
[+ object] : to cause (something) to have a particular shape or form使成形
[+ object] : to get, create, or develop (something) over a period of time建立;养成;形成
: to begin to exist or to be seen开始存在;出现
[no object]
[+ object]
[no object] : to gather together in a group聚成一群;形成一体
[+ object] : to make or create (something)使产生;创立;成立
[linking verb] : to be something成为;是
[+ object] : to be arranged in (a shape)摆成;按一定形状摆放
: to move or be moved into (a shape)排成;按一定形状排列
IELTS BNC: 239 COCA: 523

form

1 of 4

noun

plural forms
1
a
: the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material
the building's massive form
b
: a body (as of a person) especially in its external appearance or as distinguished from the face : figure
the female form
c
archaic : beauty
2
: the essential nature of a thing as distinguished from its matter: such as
b
: the component of a thing that determines its kind
3
a
: established method of expression or proceeding : procedure according to rule or rote
also : a standard or expectation based on past experience : precedent
true to form, the champions won again
b
: a prescribed and set order of words : formula
the form of the marriage service
4
: a printed or typed document with blank spaces for insertion of required or requested information
tax forms
5
a(1)
: conduct regulated by extraneous (see extraneous sense 1) controls (as of custom or etiquette) : ceremony
(2)
: show without substance
b
: manner or conduct as tested by a prescribed or accepted standard
rudeness is simply bad form
c
: manner or style of performing or accomplishing according to recognized standards of technique
a strong swimmer but weak on form
6
a
: the resting place or nest of a hare
b
: a long seat : bench
7
a
: a supporting frame model of the human figure or part (such as the torso) of the human figure usually used for displaying apparel
b
: a proportioned and often adjustable model for fitting clothes
c
: a mold in which concrete is placed to set
8
: the printing type or other matter arranged and secured in a chase ready for printing
9
a
: one of the different modes of existence, action, or manifestation of a particular thing or substance : kind
one form of respiratory disorder
a form of art
b
: a distinguishable group of organisms
d
: one of the different aspects a word may take as a result of inflection or change of spelling or pronunciation
verbal forms
e
: a mathematical expression of a particular type
a bilinear form
a polynomial form
10
a(1)
: orderly method of arrangement (as in the presentation of ideas) : manner of coordinating elements (as of an artistic production or course of reasoning)
(2)
: a particular kind or instance of such arrangement
the sonnet is a poetical form
b
: pattern, schema
arguments of the same logical form
c
: the structural element, plan, or design of a work of art compare content sense 2c
d
: a visible and measurable unit defined by a contour : a bounded surface or volume
11
: a grade in a British school or in some American private schools
12
a(1)
: the past performance of a race horse
(2)
b
: known ability to perform
a singer at the top of her form
c
: condition suitable for performing (as in athletic competition)
back on form

see also take form

form

2 of 4

verb

formed; forming; forms

transitive verb

1
a
: to give a particular shape to : shape or mold into a certain state or after a particular model
form the dough into a ball
a state formed along republican lines
b
: to arrange themselves in
the dancers formed a line
c
: to model by instruction and discipline
a mind formed by classical education
2
: to give form or shape to : fashion, construct
She formed the dough into balls.
3
: to serve to make up or constitute : be an essential or basic element of
Bonds formed the bulk of his estate.
4
: develop, acquire
form a habit
5
: to arrange in order : draw up
The battalion was formed into squares for all-around defense.
6
a
: to assume an inflection so as to produce (a form, such as a tense)
forms the past in -ed
b
: to combine to make (a compound word)
"motor" and "cycle" form "motorcycle"

intransitive verb

1
: to become formed or shaped
A clot was forming over the cut.
2
: to take form : come into existence : arise
Storm clouds were forming over the hills.
3
: to take on a definite form, shape, or arrangement
the platoon formed in columns
formability noun
formable adjective

form-

3 of 4

combining form

variants or formo-
: formic acid
formate
: in the form or shape of : resembling
filiform
Phrases
form on
: to take up a formation next to

Example Sentences

Noun Coal is a form of carbon. a rare form of cancer a popular form of entertainment an ancient form of music the written form of the language a style of architecture that emphasizes form over function The shadowy forms of several people were visible through the smoke. Verb The friendship that they formed in school lasted a lifetime. Her early experiences played an important role in forming her personality. His ideas were not yet fully formed. The drug can help prevent blood clots from forming. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. A plan was gradually forming in my mind. A plan was gradually forming itself in my mind. An angry crowd was forming in the streets. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Crochet pieces dominated the collection in the form of bags, cutout skirts and a multicolored two-piece looped knit set. Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 Unmanaged stress can rear its head in the form of sleep difficulties, Robbins said. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Apple’s new iPhone 14 goes on sale today, but this release is marked by a new twist in the form of Netflix marketing that could help boost awareness of the product. Adario Strange, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2022 Proof that there is room for subtlety and propriety in a world where algorithms are written to encourage engagement is delivered in the form of a new line, Brioni Donna, launched, essentially, by demand. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 For the next several months, staff at the facility logged the birds’ behavior throughout the day and night in a notebook, describing their eating habits and social bonding in the form of ‘’cuddle puddles’' and play. Alice Li, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 But these investments appear to be paying off in the form of greater efficiency and control of its supply chain. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 Their magic mostly comes in the form of music, and is used to support other characters rather than destroy enemies outright. Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 The giveaway, offered to those who sign up at the BetterHelp website, will come in the form of one-month of free therapy subscriptions, with a total equivalent value of up to $3 million. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
Helicopters were also deployed to rescue seven people in the remote towns of the Apennine Mountains, which form the backbone of central Italy. Frances D'emilio, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 The video follows a TikTok Swift posted last night, revealing that the album artwork for the four different-colored pressings — mahogany, jade green, blood moon, and moonstone blue — of her LP’s vinyl form a clock. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 Yet the film’s strongest scenes emerge from moments of vulnerability, especially once the general and her star student form an intense bond. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 The mismatched protagonists — the brooding new girl, Eleanor (Hawke), and the disgraced queen bee, Drea (Mendes) — bond during a clandestine meeting the summer before their senior year and form a pact to enact each other’s revenge. Elaina Patton, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 Helicopters were also deployed to rescue seven people in the more remote towns of the Apennine Mountains, which form the backbone of central Italy. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Make a mixture of equal parts white glue and water, then dip one-inch-wide strips of paper in the mixture and form the strips around the bowl. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Some leaf shed can still be expected, but the new leaves that form while the plant is inside will be better-adapted to the new light levels. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022 Patrons form lines hours before the restaurant opens its doors daily at 4 p.m. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English forme, from Anglo-French furme, forme, from Latin forma form, beauty

Combining form

formic

Adjective combining form

French & Latin; French -forme, from Latin -formis, from forma

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of form was in the 13th century
IELTS BNC: 239 COCA: 523
form

noun¹

1type of sth/way of doing sth類型;做法ADJECTIVE | VERB + FORM | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEcommon常見的做法Strikes are the most common form of industrial protest.罷工是產業工人最常見的抗議方式。different, various不同的/各種各樣的形式various forms of surveillance各種形式的監視extreme極端形式an extreme form of socialism社會主義的一種極端形式pure不摻雜質的形式In its purest form, the substance is highly explosive.以最純的形式存在時,這種物質是高度易爆的。basic, simple基本/簡單形態complex複雜形態mild委婉的形式severe, virulent嚴重的/強毒的類型a virulent form of the flu一種致命的流感early, original, traditional早期/最初/傳統形態an early form of bicycle早期的自行車final最終形態The document was edited before being circulated in its final form.文件在以定稿形式分發之前經過了編輯。new新形態art, literary, musical藝術/文學/音樂形式Storytelling has acquired the status of an art form.講故事已經成為一種藝術形式。life生命形態primitive life forms at the bottom of the sea海底的原始生命形態digital, electronic數字/電子形式The data is stored in digital form.數據以數字形式存貯。graphic, tabular圖表/表格形式The results of the survey are shown below in tabular form.調查結果以表格形式顯示如下。liquid液態physical物理形態VERB + FORMtake表現為⋯的形式Bullying can take many forms.恃強凌弱可表現為多種形式。give賦予形態A film gives physical form to a novel's characters.電影將小說中的人物轉變為活生生的人。PREPOSITIONin... form以⋯的形態The gas is stored in liquid form.那種氣體以液態貯存。in the form of以⋯的形式These costs were passed on in the form of higher rents.這些費用以漲租金的方式轉嫁他人。form of⋯的形式Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.游泳是最好的鍛煉方式之一。PHRASESin any shape or form以任何形式The company will not tolerate discrimination in any shape or form.公司不容許有任何形式的歧視。in some form or other以某種形式We spend most of our time communicating in some form or other.我們大部份時間都在以某種形式溝通。
form

noun²

2shape形狀ADJECTIVE | VERB + FORM | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEhuman人的形體paintings of the human form人體畫adult成人體型sleeping睡覺姿勢VERB + FORMalter, change改變外形a mythical creature that could change its form會易形的神話中的生物assume, take on呈現⋯的外形a god who could take on human form能現出人形的神PREPOSITIONin a/the form以⋯的形狀Two weeks later the moth will emerge in its adult form.兩週後飛蛾就會變成成蟲形態。
form

noun³

3piece of paper with questions on it表格ADJECTIVE | VERB + FORM ADJECTIVEapplication, booking, consent, entry, order, registration, reservation (NAmE) 申請表;(車票、戲票等)預訂單;同意書;參賽表格;訂貨單;登記表;(酒店房間或餐桌等)預訂單online網上表格Please fill out the online form on our website.請上網填寫我們網站上的表格。VERB + FORMcomplete, fill in, fill out完成表格;填寫表格Please complete the application form and return it to us.請填寫申請表後寄還給我們。sign在表格上簽字return交還表格
form

noun⁴

4how well sb/sth is performing表現的狀態ADJECTIVE | VERB + FORM | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEfine, good, great, top良好的/不錯的/非常好的/最好的狀態The team entered the tournament in top form.該隊以最好的狀態參加了錦標賽。poor狀態不佳current, present當前的/目前的狀態VERB + FORMmaintain保持狀態The team is hoping that it can maintain its current form.球隊希望能保持現在的狀態。find找到狀態She urgently needs to find her form.她迫切需要找到狀態。regain恢復狀態PREPOSITIONin form狀態良好She was in fine form for the tournament.她以良好的狀態參加了錦標賽。Ben was in great form at the wedding.本在婚禮上的狀態好極了。Barcelona are the team in form. (BrE) 巴塞羅那隊狀態良好。off form (BrE) 競技狀態不佳Her recent illness possibly explains why she was off form in this race.她最近生病可能是比賽中狀態不佳的原因。on form (especially BrE) 競技狀態良好He'll be a difficult opponent to beat; he's really on form today.他將是一個很難擊敗的對手,他今天狀態極佳。Yesterday's game saw him back on form.在昨天的比賽中他又恢復到以前的良好狀態。on sb's form (especially BrE) 某人競技狀態良好On his present form it seems likely that he will win.依他現在的良好狀態,他很可能會贏。out of form (BrE) 競技狀態不佳The team was out of form and did not play as well as expected.球隊狀態不好,沒有打出預期水平。PHRASESa return to form狀態恢復His recent performances mark a welcome return to form.他近期的表現標誌着他已恢復到以往可喜的競技狀態。
form

verb¹

1make/organize sth構成;組成VERB + FORM | PHRASES VERB + FORMattempt to, try to試圖組建agree to, decide to同意/決定組建ask sb to, invite sb to (both especially BrE) 要某人/邀請某人組建The leader of the party with the most seats is invited to form a government.贏得最多席位的政黨的領導人獲邀組建新政府。help (to)幫助組建PHRASESnewly formed, recently formed新組建的a newly formed political party新組建的政黨
form

verb²

2make sth into a shape使成形PREPOSITION | PHRASES PREPOSITIONinto把⋯塑造成⋯She formed the clay into a ball.她把黏土塑成一個球。PHRASESfully formed完全成形的The plan came in a flash of inspiration, fully formed.這個計劃是靈機一動想出來的,構想完整。perfectly formed形態完美的a perfectly formed body完美的人體

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