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Synonyms: form, shape Definition: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance Usage: geometry is the mathematical science of shape

Hypernyms: attribute Definition: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

Synonyms: form Definition: a mold for setting concrete Usage: they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation

Hypernyms: mold, mould, cast Definition: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Synonyms: manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin, form Definition: a life-size dummy used to display clothes

Hypernyms: dummy Definition: a figure representing the human form

Synonyms: form, cast, shape Definition: the visual appearance of something or someone Usage: the delicate cast of his features

Hypernyms: visual aspect, appearance Definition: outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

Synonyms: form Definition: a particular mode in which something is manifested Usage: his resentment took the form of extreme hostility

Hypernyms: way, style, manner, fashion, mode Definition: how something is done or how it happens Usage: her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking; their nomadic mode of existence; in the characteristic New York style; a lonely way of life; in an abrasive fashion

Synonyms: configuration, conformation, contour, shape, form Definition: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) Usage: he could barely make out their shapes

Hypernyms: spatial property, spatiality Definition: any property relating to or occupying space

Synonyms: form Definition: an ability to perform well Usage: he was at the top of his form; the team was off form last night

Hypernyms: ability Definition: the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

Synonyms: material body, physical body, physique, human body, soma, shape, anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame Definition: alternative names for the body of a human being Usage: Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Hypernyms: physical structure, body, organic structure Definition: the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being) Usage: he felt as if his whole body were on fire

Synonyms: form, kind, sort, variety Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?

Hypernyms: category Definition: a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme

Synonyms: form, pattern, shape Definition: a perceptual structure Usage: the composition presents problems for students of musical form; a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them

Hypernyms: structure Definition: the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations Usage: his lectures have no structure

Synonyms: descriptor, word form, form, signifier Definition: the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something Usage: the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached

Hypernyms: word Definition: a unit of language that native speakers can identify Usage: words are the blocks from which sentences are made; he hardly said ten words all morning

Synonyms: form Definition: a printed document with spaces in which to write Usage: he filled out his tax form

Hypernyms: papers, written document, document Definition: writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

Synonyms: form Definition: an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse Usage: the essay was in the form of a dialogue; he first sketches the plot in outline form

Hypernyms: writing style, literary genre, genre Definition: a style of expressing yourself in writing

Synonyms: form, strain, var., variant Definition: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups Usage: a new strain of microorganisms

Hypernyms: taxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group Definition: animal or plant group having natural relations

Synonyms: course, class, grade, form Definition: a body of students who are taught together Usage: early morning classes are always sleepy

Hypernyms: gathering, assemblage Definition: a group of persons together in one place

Synonyms: shape, form Definition: give shape or form to Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character

Hypernyms: alter, change, modify Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue

Synonyms: form Definition: assume a form or shape Usage: the water formed little beads

Hypernyms: change Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night

Synonyms: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work Definition: make something, usually for a specific function Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword

Hypernyms: create from raw material, create from raw stuff Definition: make from scratch

Synonyms: imprint, form Definition: establish or impress firmly in the mind Usage: We imprint our ideas onto our children

Hypernyms: act upon, work, influence Definition: have and exert influence or effect Usage: The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate

Synonyms: organise, organize, form Definition: create (as an entity) Usage: social groups form everywhere; They formed a company

Hypernyms: make, create Definition: make or cause to be or to become Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor

Synonyms: make, form, constitute Definition: to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting" Usage: The branches made a roof; This makes a fine introduction

Hypernyms: comprise, make up, be, represent, constitute Definition: form or compose Usage: This money is my only income; The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance; These constitute my entire belonging; The children made up the chorus; This sum represents my entire income for a year; These few men comprise his entire army