form

1 of 4

noun

ˈfȯrm

plural forms

: the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material

the building's massive form

: a body (as of a person) especially in its external appearance or as distinguished from the face : figure

the female form

archaic : beauty

: the essential nature of a thing as distinguished from its matter: such as

: idea sense 4c

: the component of a thing that determines its kind

: 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

: a prescribed and set order of words : formula

the form of the marriage service

: a printed or typed document with blank spaces for insertion of required or requested information

tax forms

a(1)

: conduct regulated by extraneous (see extraneous sense 1) controls (as of custom or etiquette) : ceremony

(2)

: show without substance

: manner or conduct as tested by a prescribed or accepted standard

rudeness is simply bad form

: manner or style of performing or accomplishing according to recognized standards of technique

a strong swimmer but weak on form

: the resting place or nest of a hare

: a long seat : bench

: a supporting frame model of the human figure or part (such as the torso) of the human figure usually used for displaying apparel

: a proportioned and often adjustable model for fitting clothes

: a mold in which concrete is placed to set

: the printing type or other matter arranged and secured in a chase ready for printing

: 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

: a distinguishable group of organisms

: linguistic form

: one of the different aspects a word may take as a result of inflection or change of spelling or pronunciation

verbal forms

: a mathematical expression of a particular type

a bilinear form

a polynomial form

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

: pattern, schema

arguments of the same logical form

: the structural element, plan, or design of a work of art compare content sense 2c

: a visible and measurable unit defined by a contour : a bounded surface or volume

: a grade in a British school or in some American private schools

a(1)

: the past performance of a race horse

(2)

: racing form

: known ability to perform

a singer at the top of her form

: condition suitable for performing (as in athletic competition)

back on form

verb

formed; forming; forms

transitive verb

: 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

: to arrange themselves in

the dancers formed a line

: to model by instruction and discipline

a mind formed by classical education

: to give form or shape to : fashion, construct

She formed the dough into balls.

: to serve to make up or constitute : be an essential or basic element of

Bonds formed the bulk of his estate.

: develop, acquire

form a habit

: to arrange in order : draw up

The battalion was formed into squares for all-around defense.

: to assume an inflection so as to produce (a form, such as a tense)

forms the past in -ed

: to combine to make (a compound word)

"motor" and "cycle" form "motorcycle"

intransitive verb

: to become formed or shaped

A clot was forming over the cut.

: to take form : come into existence : arise

Storm clouds were forming over the hills.

: 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-

3 of 4

combining form

variants or formo-

: formic acid

formate

-form

4 of 4

adjective combining form

: in the form or shape of : resembling

filiform

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

In 2020 and 2021, Reyes returned to form, posting a 3.23 ERA, 30 saves and 122 strikeouts in 84 total appearances, emerging as a key cog for a Cardinals team that made the postseason in each campaign. —

Staff WriterFollow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2023 The Sox enter this spring looking to return to the form that led to postseason berths in 2020 and ‘21. —

Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 Given the flexibility and versatility of their offensive roster, the return to form of Fernando Tatis Jr. could help swing the entire season in a positive direction for San Diego. —

Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023 But her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, a former Major League Soccer player, was raised in a more mainstream evangelical home, and their relationship helped introduce her to a less punitive and restrictive form of faith. —

Ruth Graham, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023 The economist also used one of his favorite analogies to describe his fears of entrenched inflation, comparing the Fed’s interest rate hikes to a form of antibiotics for the economy, where the full prescription must be taken for the effects to last. —

Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2023 The two sides are at odds as to whether the war exclusion, which has been in policies for decades, can be readily applied to a relatively new form of attack, one that is often the domain of criminal gangs or computer vandals, and not countries. —

Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2023 Real and fictive kinship was central to this form of state building. —

Sean T. Byrnes, The New Republic, 7 Feb. 2023 True to Carnival form, once the royals mounted their dais, Floral Headpiece shifted her gaze to the attendees. —

al, 5 Feb. 2023

Verb

New Zealand lies in the South Pacific Ocean, and is vulnerable to tropical cyclones that typically form in the north but can affect any part of the country in their path. —

Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023 Look for the Big Dipper, which is a group of seven bright stars that form a distinctive pattern resembling a ladle or dipper. —

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2023 While salicylic acid helps shed dead skin, coal tar slows the growth of diseased cells that form plaques on the skin—a double whammy for those looking for relief. —

Lindsay Modglin, Health, 13 Feb. 2023 The first is a stock liner: these are non-moldable generic padding that will form to your foot. —

Déjà Leonard, Popular Mechanics, 10 Feb. 2023 The Mississippi House passed a controversial bill that would form a court system of unelected judges and prosecutors to preside over part of the majority-Black city of Jackson. —

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2023 Local health care stakeholders are trying to fill the gaps that will inevitably form as the public health emergencies conclude. —

Dallas News, 6 Feb. 2023 And finally, the electrode has to manage a potentially complicated mix of lithium oxides and peroxides that can form during reactions with oxygen. —

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2023 The booklouse, which has not been found outdoors in Alaska, feeds on teensy bits of mold that form on formerly living things, including food. —

Ned Rozell | Alaska Science, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

form

1 of 2 noun

ˈfȯ(ə)rm

: the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material

: a body (as of a person) especially in its outward appearance or as distinguished from the face

: an established manner of doing or saying something

a form of worship

: a standard or expectation based on past experience

true to form, the champions won again

: a document with blank spaces for inserting information

a tax form

: conduct determined by custom : ceremony, convention

also : display without meaning

the usual forms upon being introduced

: manner of behaving according to recognized standards

it's bad form not to wait for your turn

: a long seat : bench

: a model of the human figure used for displaying clothes

: a mold in which concrete is placed to set

: one of the different varieties of a particular thing or substance

coal is a form of carbon

: any of the different pronunciations or spellings a word may take in inflection or compounding

: a special way of stating a mathematical expression

the number 2.5 can be written in fractional form as frac::5/2

: orderly method of arrangement

also : a kind or instance of such arrangement

painting is an art form

: the structural element, plan, or design of a work of art

: a surface or space enclosed by mathematical boundaries

: a grade in a British secondary school or in some American private schools

: ability as shown by past performance

: condition for performing

in top form

form

2 of 2 verb

: to give form or shape to : fashion, make

form the letter A

: instruct sense 1, train

education forms the mind

: make up sense 2, constitute

a hat formed of straw

: develop sense 5, acquire

form a habit

: to arrange in order

form a line

: to take form : arise

fog forms in the valleys

: to take a definite form, shape, or arrangement

the customers formed in lines

former noun

Medical Definition

form

1 of 2 noun

ˈfȯ(ə)rm

: the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material

: a body (as of a person) especially in its external appearance or as distinguished from the face

: a distinguishable group of organisms

—used especially to avoid taxonomic implications

form

2 of 2 transitive verb

: to give a particular shape to : shape or mold into a certain state or after a particular model

intransitive verb

: to become formed or shaped

a clot formed over the cut

单词	forms
释义	form 1 of 4 noun ˈfȯrm 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 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 ˌfȯr-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun formable ˈfȯr-mə-bəl adjective form- 3 of 4 combining form variants or formo- : formic acid formate -form 4 of 4 adjective combining form : in the form or shape of : resembling filiform Phrases form on : to take up a formation next to Synonyms Noun cast configuration conformation fashion figure geometry shape Verb crystallize crystalize jell shape (up) solidify See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 In 2020 and 2021, Reyes returned to form, posting a 3.23 ERA, 30 saves and 122 strikeouts in 84 total appearances, emerging as a key cog for a Cardinals team that made the postseason in each campaign. —Staff WriterFollow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2023 The Sox enter this spring looking to return to the form that led to postseason berths in 2020 and ‘21. —Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 Given the flexibility and versatility of their offensive roster, the return to form of Fernando Tatis Jr. could help swing the entire season in a positive direction for San Diego. —Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023 But her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, a former Major League Soccer player, was raised in a more mainstream evangelical home, and their relationship helped introduce her to a less punitive and restrictive form of faith. —Ruth Graham, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023 The economist also used one of his favorite analogies to describe his fears of entrenched inflation, comparing the Fed’s interest rate hikes to a form of antibiotics for the economy, where the full prescription must be taken for the effects to last. —Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2023 The two sides are at odds as to whether the war exclusion, which has been in policies for decades, can be readily applied to a relatively new form of attack, one that is often the domain of criminal gangs or computer vandals, and not countries. —Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2023 Real and fictive kinship was central to this form of state building. —Sean T. Byrnes, The New Republic, 7 Feb. 2023 True to Carnival form, once the royals mounted their dais, Floral Headpiece shifted her gaze to the attendees. —al, 5 Feb. 2023 Verb New Zealand lies in the South Pacific Ocean, and is vulnerable to tropical cyclones that typically form in the north but can affect any part of the country in their path. —Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023 Look for the Big Dipper, which is a group of seven bright stars that form a distinctive pattern resembling a ladle or dipper. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2023 While salicylic acid helps shed dead skin, coal tar slows the growth of diseased cells that form plaques on the skin—a double whammy for those looking for relief. —Lindsay Modglin, Health, 13 Feb. 2023 The first is a stock liner: these are non-moldable generic padding that will form to your foot. —Déjà Leonard, Popular Mechanics, 10 Feb. 2023 The Mississippi House passed a controversial bill that would form a court system of unelected judges and prosecutors to preside over part of the majority-Black city of Jackson. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2023 Local health care stakeholders are trying to fill the gaps that will inevitably form as the public health emergencies conclude. —Dallas News, 6 Feb. 2023 And finally, the electrode has to manage a potentially complicated mix of lithium oxides and peroxides that can form during reactions with oxygen. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2023 The booklouse, which has not been found outdoors in Alaska, feeds on teensy bits of mold that form on formerly living things, including food. —Ned Rozell \| Alaska Science, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023 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 Phrases Containing form as a matter of form at the top of one's form bad/poor form by-form canonical form form class claim form combining form form criticism form/term of address form letter form genus form word free-form good form in any way, shape, or form In no way shape or form life-form L-form linguistic form order form long-form re-form sixth form college speech form true to form take form form-critical on form slip form off form sonata form sixth form slope-intercept form quadratic form racing form art form reverted to (is previous) form form on See More as a matter of form at the top of one's form bad/poor form by-form canonical form form class claim form combining form form criticism form/term of address form letter form genus form word free-form good form in any way, shape, or form In no way shape or form life-form L-form linguistic form order form long-form re-form sixth form college speech form true to form take form form-critical on form slip form off form sonata form sixth form slope-intercept form quadratic form racing form art form reverted to (is previous) form form on See More Kids Definition form 1 of 2 noun ˈfȯ(ə)rm 1 a : the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material b : a body (as of a person) especially in its outward appearance or as distinguished from the face 2 a : an established manner of doing or saying something a form of worship b : a standard or expectation based on past experience true to form, the champions won again 3 : a document with blank spaces for inserting information a tax form 4 a : conduct determined by custom : ceremony, convention also : display without meaning the usual forms upon being introduced b : manner of behaving according to recognized standards it's bad form not to wait for your turn 5 : a long seat : bench 6 a : a model of the human figure used for displaying clothes b : a mold in which concrete is placed to set 7 : one of the different varieties of a particular thing or substance coal is a form of carbon 8 : any of the different pronunciations or spellings a word may take in inflection or compounding 9 : a special way of stating a mathematical expression the number 2.5 can be written in fractional form as frac::5/2 10 a : orderly method of arrangement also : a kind or instance of such arrangement painting is an art form b : the structural element, plan, or design of a work of art 11 : a surface or space enclosed by mathematical boundaries 12 : a grade in a British secondary school or in some American private schools 13 a : ability as shown by past performance b : condition for performing in top form form 2 of 2 verb 1 : to give form or shape to : fashion, make form the letter A 2 : instruct sense 1, train education forms the mind 3 : make up sense 2, constitute a hat formed of straw 4 : develop sense 5, acquire form a habit 5 : to arrange in order form a line 6 : to take form : arise fog forms in the valleys 7 : to take a definite form, shape, or arrangement the customers formed in lines former noun Medical Definition form 1 of 2 noun ˈfȯ(ə)rm 1 a : the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material b : a body (as of a person) especially in its external appearance or as distinguished from the face 2 : a distinguishable group of organisms —used especially to avoid taxonomic implications form 2 of 2 transitive verb : to give a particular shape to : shape or mold into a certain state or after a particular model intransitive verb : to become formed or shaped a clot formed over the cut Legal Definition form noun 1 : the structure of something (as a document) as distinguished from its matter a defect in form, not substance 2 : established procedure according to rule or practice see also form of action 3 : a printed or typed document with blank spaces for insertion of required or requested information tax forms forms 1 of 2 noun plural of form 1 as in shapes the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance the wood-carver carved the block of wood into the form of a duck Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shapes figures geometries silhouettes configurations outlines contours conformations fashions layouts formats frameworks profiles organizations patterns skeletons designs shells casts frames arrangements plans setups makeups Antonyms & Near Antonyms materials substances compositions matters stuff raw materials 2 as in documents a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it I filled out all the forms for applying to the school Synonyms & Similar Words documents papers sheets filings blanks instruments writs 3 as in figures a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes put the dress on the form to finish pinning it together Synonyms & Similar Words figures mannikins dolls mannequins dummies manikins 4 as in rituals an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules we'll use the second form in our church missals for today's Lenten service Synonyms & Similar Words rituals ceremonies ceremonials rites formalities observances traditions practices celebrations protocols civilities solemnities habits services graces customs conventions ways manners proprieties decorums standards etiquettes amenities practises mores 5 as in methods the means or procedure for doing something there are established forms for voting on motions and amendments at meetings Synonyms & Similar Words methods approaches strategies ways techniques methodologies manners systems styles recipes tactics modes plans fashions tacks processes programs models routes policies designs schemes practices steps hows blueprints layouts moves lines games shifts plots routines intrigues game plans expedients ground plans practises modi operandi 6 as in physiques the type of body that a person has he has the big-boned form of a linebacker Synonyms & Similar Words shapes figures physiques builds habits structures frames constitutions anatomies 7 as in formats the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged museumgoers liked the asymmetrical form of the mobile Synonyms & Similar Words formats layouts designs patterns compositions themes motifs arrangements configurations constellations ordonnances makeups getups forms 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of form 1 as in crystallizes to take on a definite form my ideas on the subject are just starting to form Synonyms & Similar Words crystallizes connects coheres crystalizes jells combines solidifies fuses shapes (up) coalesces unites joins conjugates unifies couples associates conjoins links (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms breaks down decomposes decays disintegrates 2 as in comprises to be all the substance of this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument Synonyms & Similar Words comprises composes constitutes supplements complements incarnates integrates incorporates embodies personifies makes up materializes epitomizes completes substantiates fills (out) fleshes (out) 3 as in produces to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials formed the pot out of the clay Synonyms & Similar Words produces manufactures makes creates constructs fashions structures frames shapes crafts builds assembles fabricates designs molds organizes puts together handcrafts forges erects originates institutes knocks out sets up invents fathers rears establishes pictures throws up makes up devises mints raises prefabricates hews visualizes envisages throws up imagines concocts conceives remakes patches (together) contrives cobbles (together or up) puts up remanufactures refashions cooks (up) thinks (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms dismantles disassembles destroys ruins abolishes breaks up eradicates wrecks takes apart annihilates exterminates extinguishes smashes pulverizes shatters demolishes explodes dismembers devastates flattens razes blows up See More 4 as in originates to come into existence the new company formed from two smaller ones Synonyms & Similar Words originates arises commences starts emerges begins appears is springs exists materializes actualizes engenders breaks sets in dawns lives subsists arrives coalesces lasts survives coheres breathes persists endures comes on continues shapes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ends stops ceases finishes dissolves terminates concludes halts disappears vanishes dies quits desists evaporates expires departs discontinues perishes passes away See More 5 as in develops to come to have gradually I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits Synonyms & Similar Words develops acquires cultivates gains embraces adopts gets absorbs obtains reaches promotes fosters attains takes on achieves takes in nourishes nurtures Antonyms & Near Antonyms loses deserts rejects abandons ditches casts forsakes discards sloughs scraps sheds dumps throws away throws out unloads flings (off or away) junks sluffs jettisons shucks (off) See More
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