English dictionary
form
/f/O/rm/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
-
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
ExamplesThe inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
ExamplesSculpture is a form of art.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
a perceptual structure
ExamplesThe composition presents problems for students of musical form.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
alternative names for the body of a human being
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Synonyms shapeSource: WordNet 3.0
-
the visual appearance of something or someone
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
a printed document with spaces in which to write
ExamplesHe filled out his tax form.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
ExamplesThe essay was in the form of a dialogue.
He first sketches the plot in outline form.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
a particular mode in which something is manifested
ExamplesHis resentment took the form of extreme hostility.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
Synonyms phaseSource: WordNet 3.0
-
a body of students who are taught together
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
an ability to perform well
ExamplesHe was at the top of his form.
The team was off form last night.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
a life-size dummy used to display clothes
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
a mold for setting concrete
ExamplesThey built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
A suffix used to denote <i>in the form or shape of</i>, <i>resembling</i>, etc.; as, vali<i>form</i>; ovi<i>form</i>.
Source: webster1913
-
The shape and structure of anything, as distinguished from the material of which it is composed; particular disposition or arrangement of matter, giving it individuality or distinctive character; configuration; figure; external appearance.
Source: webster1913
verb
-
create (as an entity)
ExamplesSocial groups form everywhere.
They formed a company.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
to compose or represent:
ExamplesThis wall forms the background of the stage setting.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
develop into a distinctive entity
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
give shape or form to
ExamplesForm the young child's character.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
make something, usually for a specific function
ExamplesForm cylinders from the dough.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
establish or impress firmly in the mind
Synonyms imprintSource: WordNet 3.0
-
assume a form or shape
ExamplesThe water formed little beads.
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
To give form or shape to; to frame; to construct; to make; to fashion.
Source: webster1913
-
To take a form, definite shape, or arrangement; as, the infantry should <i>form</i> in column.
Source: webster1913
-
To treat (plates) so as to bring them to fit condition for introduction into a storage battery, causing one plate to be composed more or less of spongy lead, and the other of lead peroxide. This was formerly done by repeated slow alternations of the charging current, but now the plates or grids are coated or filled, one with a paste of red lead and the other with litharge, introduced into the cell, and <i>formed</i> by a direct charging current.
Source: webster1913