Definitions
of form
1. [n] - (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups 2. [n] - an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse 3. [n] - a printed document with spaces in which to write 4. [n] - the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word 5. [n] - a perceptual structure 6. [n] - an ability to perform well 7. [n] - a particular mode in which something is manifested 8. [n] - the visual appearance of something or someone 9. [n] - a mold for setting concrete 10. [v] - develop into a distinctive entity 11. [v] - to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"" 12. [v] - create, as of a social group or a company, for example 13. [v] - give shape to
Quotes
- Example use of the word form1. they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation 2. the delicate cast of his features 3. his resentment took the form of extreme hostility 4. he was at the top of his form 5. the team was off form last night 6. the composition presents problems for students of musical form 7. a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them 8. the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached 9. he filled out his tax form 10. the essay was in the form of a dialogue 11. he first sketches the plot in outline form 12. a new strain of microorganisms 13. form the clay into a head 14. The branches made a roof 15. This makes a fine introduction 16. our plans began to take shape
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