form
1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something (Freq. 96)
- the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
• Syn:
word form, signifier, descriptor
• Derivationally related forms:
signify (for: signifier)
• Topics:
linguistics
• Hypernyms:
word
• Hyponyms:
plural, plural form, singular, singular form, ghost word,
root, root word, base, stem, theme, radical,
etymon, citation form, main entry word, entry word, abbreviation, acronym
2. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (Freq. 62)
- sculpture is a form of art
- what kinds of desserts are there?
• Syn:
kind, sort, variety
• Derivationally related forms:
sort (for: sort)
• Hypernyms:
category
• Hyponyms:
description, type, antitype, art form, style,
flavor, flavour, color, colour, species, genus,
brand, make, genre, like, ilk, manner,
model, stripe, the like, the likes of
3. a perceptual structure (Freq. 40)
- the composition presents problems for students of musical form
- a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
• Syn:
shape, pattern
• Derivationally related forms:
pattern (for: pattern), shape (for: shape)
• Hypernyms:
structure
• Hyponyms:
fractal, gestalt, grid, kaleidoscope, mosaic, strand
• Part Holonyms:
percept, perception, perceptual experience
4. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) (Freq. 23)
- he could barely make out their shapes
• Syn:
shape, configuration, contour, conformation
• Derivationally related forms:
contour (for: contour), shape (for: shape)
• Hypernyms:
spatial property, spatiality
• Hyponyms:
sharpness, keenness, dullness, bluntness, topography,
lobularity, concavity, concaveness, convexity, convexness, angularity,
angularity, curvature, curve, roundness, straightness,
crookedness, stratification
• Attrubites:
straight, crooked
5. alternative names for the body of a human being (Freq. 19)
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
• Syn:
human body, physical body, material body, soma, build,
figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis,
frame, flesh
• Derivationally related forms:
anatomic (for: anatomy), anatomist (for: anatomy), anatomical (for: anatomy)
• Hypernyms:
body, organic structure, physical structure
• Hyponyms:
person, juvenile body, adult body, male body, female body
• Part Holonyms:
person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal,
soul, homo, man, human being, human
6. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance (Freq. 8)
- geometry is the mathematical science of shape
• Syn:
shape
• Hypernyms:
attribute
• Hyponyms:
solid, plane, sheet, natural shape, flare,
flair, figure, line, angular shape, angularity, round shape,
distorted shape, distortion, amorphous shape, connection, connexion, link,
link, square, triangle, column, tower,
pillar, plume
7. the visual appearance of something or someone (Freq. 3)
- the delicate cast of his features
• Syn:
shape, cast
• Derivationally related forms:
shapely (for: shape), shape (for: shape)
• Hypernyms:
appearance, visual aspect
8. a printed document with spaces in which to write (Freq. 2)
- he filled out his tax form
• Hypernyms:
document, written document, papers
• Hyponyms:
application form, claim form, order form, questionnaire, requisition,
requisition form, tax form, telegraph form
• Part Meronyms:
space, blank space, place
9. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (Freq. 1)
- a new strain of microorganisms
• Syn:
variant, strain, var.
• Derivationally related forms:
variant (for: variant)
• Topics:
biology, biological science
• Hypernyms:
taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon
• Member Holonyms:
species
10. an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse (Freq. 1)
- the essay was in the form of a dialogue
- he first sketches the plot in outline form
• Hypernyms:
writing style, literary genre, genre
• Hyponyms:
versification
11. a particular mode in which something is manifested (Freq. 1)
- his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
• Hypernyms:
manner, mode, style, way, fashion
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
- the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
• Syn:
phase
• Topics:
physical chemistry
• Hypernyms:
state of matter, state
• Hyponyms:
dispersed phase, dispersed particles, dispersing phase, dispersion medium, dispersing medium
13. a body of students who are taught together
- early morning classes are always sleepy
• Syn:
class, grade, course
• Hypernyms:
gathering, assemblage
• Hyponyms:
master class, section, discussion section
14. an ability to perform well
- he was at the top of his form
- the team was off form last night
• Hypernyms:
ability
15. a life-size dummy used to display clothes
• Syn:
mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin
• Hypernyms:
dummy
16. a mold for setting concrete
- they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
• Hypernyms:
mold, mould, cast
1. create (as an entity) (Freq. 28)
- social groups form everywhere
- They formed a company
• Syn:
organize, organise
• Derivationally related forms:
organisation (for: organise), organization (for: organize), formation
• Hypernyms:
make, create
• Hyponyms:
reorganize, reorganise, regroup, choose up, draw up,
regiment, syndicate
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
2. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting" (Freq. 26)
- The branches made a roof
- This makes a fine introduction
• Syn:
constitute, make
• Derivationally related forms:
constitution (for: constitute), constituent (for: constitute)
• Hypernyms:
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
• Hyponyms:
chelate, add
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
3. develop into a distinctive entity (Freq. 18)
- our plans began to take shape
• Syn:
take form, take shape, spring
• Derivationally related forms:
formation
• Hypernyms:
become
• Hyponyms:
regenerate
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s
- Something is ----ing PP
- Somebody ----s PP
4. give shape or form to (Freq. 12)
- shape the dough
- form the young child's character
• Syn:
shape
• Derivationally related forms:
formation, shape (for: shape), shaper (for: shape)
• Hypernyms:
change, alter, modify
• Hyponyms:
individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate,
dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystallize, crystallise,
crystalise, crystalize, twist, sliver, ridge, plume,
round, round out, round off, scallop, scollop, square,
square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort,
distort, blow, block, cup, encircle,
circle, turn
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
5. make something, usually for a specific function (Freq. 11)
- She molded the rice balls carefully
- Form cylinders from the dough
- shape a figure
- Work the metal into a sword
• Syn:
shape, work, mold, mould, forge
• Derivationally related forms:
mold (for: mold), formation, shape (for: shape), shaper (for: shape), shaping (for: shape)
• Hypernyms:
create from raw material, create from raw stuff
• Hyponyms:
carve, swage, upset, chip, layer,
cut out, machine, grind, stamp, puddle, beat,
preform, mound, hill, roughcast, reshape, remold,
sinter, cast, mold, mould, throw, handbuild,
hand-build, coil, sculpt, sculpture, model
• Verb Group:
work, work on, process
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
6. establish or impress firmly in the mind (Freq. 3)
- We imprint our ideas onto our children
• Syn:
imprint
• Derivationally related forms:
formative, imprint (for: imprint), imprinting (for: imprint)
• Hypernyms:
influence, act upon, work
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something on somebody
7. assume a form or shape
- the water formed little beads
• Hypernyms:
change
• Hyponyms:
constellate, culminate, granulate, grain, conglobate,
conglobe, bunch, bunch up, bundle, cluster, clump,
brecciate, reticulate, flake, head, bead
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
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