English dictionary

shape

/S//eI/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

noun.attribute

Examples
He could barely make out their shapes.

Synonyms configuration conformation contour form

Source: WordNet 3.0
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

noun.tops

Examples
Geometry is the mathematical science of shape.

Synonyms form

Source: WordNet 3.0
alternative names for the body of a human being

noun.body

Synonyms anatomy bod build chassis figure flesh form frame human body material body physical body physique soma

Source: WordNet 3.0
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

noun.cognition

Synonyms embodiment

Source: WordNet 3.0
the visual appearance of something or someone

noun.attribute

Synonyms cast form

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

noun.state

Synonyms condition

Source: WordNet 3.0
the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

noun.group

Synonyms supreme headquarters allied powers europe

Source: WordNet 3.0
a perceptual structure

noun.cognition

Synonyms form pattern

Source: WordNet 3.0
Character or construction of a thing as determining its external appearance; outward aspect; make; figure; form; guise; as, the shape of a tree; the shape of the head; an elegant shape.

noun

Source: webster1913

shape or influence; give direction to

verb.cognition

Synonyms determine influence mold regulate

Source: WordNet 3.0
make something, usually for a specific function

verb.creation

Examples
Shape a figure.

Synonyms forge form mold mould work

Source: WordNet 3.0
give shape or form to

verb.change

Examples
Shape the dough.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to.

verb

Source: webster1913
To suit; to be adjusted or conformable.

verb

Source: webster1913