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form

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noun

ˈfȯrm How to pronounce form (audio)
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
a
: idea sense 4c
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
c
: linguistic form
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)
: racing form
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

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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
ˌfȯr-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce form (audio)
noun
formable
ˈfȯr-mə-bəl How to pronounce form (audio)
adjective

form-

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combining form

variants or formo-
: formic acid
formate

-form

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adjective combining form

: in the form or shape of : resembling
filiform
Phrases
form on
: to take up a formation next to

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

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

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