Meaning & use

form

noun·Everyday

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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