form
🇺🇸
/fɔːrm/
🇬🇧
/fɔːm/
noun
A1
a category of things that have common characteristics
These various forms of art share common characteristics in their use of color and structure.
A1
a specific way words are written or pronounced to indicate grammatical information
The past tense form of the verb 'go' is 'went'.
B1
the way something is arranged or presented
The disease can take several different forms when it's presented in patients.
A2
a document with printed questions and spaces for writing answers
We asked them to fill out and return the application forms.
R
the visible shape or outline of something
In the darkness, they could just make out a shadowy form moving towards them.
R
the structure or arrangement of parts in a work of art or writing
The artist's unique form of expression sets his work apart from others.
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the state of being physically fit and in good health
The athlete's form was perfect during the competition.
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the level at which someone or something is performing
Her recent victories signal a return to her previous winning form.
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the normal or expected way that something happens
True to form, he arrived an hour late for the meeting.
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socially acceptable behavior
Good form requires that you send a thank-you note after a job interview.
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a group of students in a school who are taught together
Our form is going on a trip to the museum next week.
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a student in a particular class at school
As a student of third form, she has more responsibilities than the younger students.
verb
A1
to create or shape something
Children learn to form letters by practicing handwriting.
A2
to arrange into a group or shape
The teacher asked students to form groups of four for the project.
B1
to develop or be shaped into something
The clay began to form into a pot under the artist's skilled hands.
B1
to start to exist or develop
People can form emotional bonds with pets over time.
B1
to start or come together to create a group
The band formed when the musicians met at a local club in 2017.
B2
to act as a basis or essential part
These sketches will form the basis of the final design for the building.
R
to influence the development of something
Early experiences form a child's character as they grow up.
translation
a category of things that have common characteristics; a specific way words are written or pronounced to indicate grammatical information; the way something is arranged or presented; a document with printed questions and spaces for writing answers; the visible shape or outline of something; the structure or arrangement of parts in a work of art or writing; the state of being physically fit and in good health; the level at which someone or something is performing; the normal or expected way that something happens; socially acceptable behavior; a group of students in a school who are taught together; a student in a particular class at school
to create or shape something; to arrange into a group or shape; to develop or be shaped into something; to start to exist or develop; to start or come together to create a group; to act as a basis or essential part; to influence the development of something
Word Forms
3rd Present
forms
Past
formed
Perfect
formed
Progressive
forming
Plural
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