shape
🇺🇸
/ʃeɪp/
🇬🇧
/ʃeɪp/
noun
A2
The physical form or appearance of something.
The vase had a unique shape that caught everyone's attention.
B1
A vague or indistinct figure.
In the fog, I could barely see the shape of the building.
B1
The state or condition of someone or something.
The athlete is in great shape after months of training.
R
The form or structure of something.
The shape of the room influenced the design of the furniture.
verb
B2
To form or mold something into a particular form.
The sculptor shaped the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
B2
To influence the development of something.
Education can shape a person's future.
R
To prepare for an action, especially in sports.
The player was shaping to kick the ball towards the goal.
translation
The physical form or appearance of something.; A vague or indistinct figure.; The state or condition of someone or something.; The form or structure of something.
To form or mold something into a particular form.; To influence the development of something.; To prepare for an action, especially in sports.
Word Forms
3rd Present
shapes
Past
shaped
Perfect
shaped
Progressive
shaping
Plural
shapes