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noun
1.
The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something.  Synonyms: descriptor, signifier, word form.
2.
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality.  Synonyms: kind, sort, variety.  "What kinds of desserts are there?"
3.
A perceptual structure.  Synonyms: pattern, shape.  "A visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"
4.
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline).  Synonyms: configuration, conformation, contour, shape.
5.
Alternative names for the body of a human being.  Synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma.  "He has a strong physique" , "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
6.
The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance.  Synonym: shape.
7.
The visual appearance of something or someone.  Synonyms: cast, shape.
8.
A printed document with spaces in which to write.
9.
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups.  Synonyms: strain, var., variant.
10.
An arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse.  "He first sketches the plot in outline form"
11.
A particular mode in which something is manifested.
12.
(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.  Synonym: phase.
13.
A body of students who are taught together.  Synonyms: class, course, grade.
14.
An ability to perform well.  "The team was off form last night"
15.
A life-size dummy used to display clothes.  Synonyms: manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin.
16.
A mold for setting concrete.
verb
(past & past part. formed; pres. part. forming)
1.
Create (as an entity).  Synonyms: organise, organize.  "They formed a company"
2.
To compose or represent:.  Synonyms: constitute, make.  "The branches made a roof" , "This makes a fine introduction"
3.
Develop into a distinctive entity.  Synonyms: spring, take form, take shape.
4.
Give shape or form to.  Synonym: shape.  "Form the young child's character"
5.
Make something, usually for a specific function.  Synonyms: forge, mold, mould, shape, work.  "Form cylinders from the dough" , "Shape a figure" , "Work the metal into a sword"
6.
Establish or impress firmly in the mind.  Synonym: imprint.
7.
Assume a form or shape.



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