Meaning & use
form
The visible shape, structure, or configuration of something.
See it in a sentence
The sculptor slowly revealed the human form hidden within the block of marble.
Ice is simply water in a solid form rather than a liquid one.
A note on using this word
Form has several everyday meanings, including a document to complete and a particular type or variety of something.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A printed or digital document with blank spaces for entering information.
Please fill out the form with your name, address, and phone number.
3. noun
A particular type, variety, or manifestation of something.
Jealousy can be seen as a form of insecurity rather than genuine anger.
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