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noun

plural forms

[count] a type or kind of something

Coal is a form of carbon.

a rare/deadly form of cancer

a popular form of entertainment

different forms of life = different life forms [=different types of living beings]

an ancient form of music

an art form

one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced

The medicine can be taken in the form of a liquid or pill. = The medicine can be taken in pill or liquid form.

His essays are now available in book form. [=his essays have been published in a book]

the written/spoken form of the language

Antisocial behavior can take many forms. [=there are many different types of antisocial behavior]

Most of his wealth is in the form of stocks. [=most of his wealth consists of stocks]

the shape of something [count]

the building's massive form [noncount]

a style of architecture that emphasizes form over function

[count] :something that can be seen only as a shape or outline

The shadowy forms of several people were visible through the smoke.

[count] :bodily shape :figure

the human/female form

[count] :a document with blank spaces for filling in information

a tax form

an application form

fill out a form

[noncount] somewhat old-fashioned :a way of behaving that is judged as proper or improper

It's considered bad/poor form to arrive so early. = It's not considered good form to arrive so early. [=it is not proper to arrive so early]

[noncount] a manner or style of performing

an athlete with good form

She would be a better swimmer/golfer if she improved her form.

condition for performing

an athlete in top form [=shape]

c - used to describe how well or badly someone is performing

She was really in great form at the party, telling jokes and dancing.

He was at the top of his form. [=he was performing extremely well]

(chiefly Brit) He's been playing poorly in recent months, but now he's back on form. [=now he's playing well again]

(chiefly Brit) She was a little off form.

the way in which the parts of a piece of writing or music or of a work of art are arranged [noncount]

the form and content of a poem/essay [count]

The sonnet is a poetical form.

symphonic forms

[count] :any one of the different ways in which a word may be written or spoken

the plural/possessive form of a noun

the inflected forms of a verb - see also combining form

[noncount] :a grade in a British secondary school or in some American private schools

students in the sixth form

as a matter of form

used to say that something is done because it is polite, usual, or required

He was asked to participate only as a matter of form.

form of address

xem address

in any way, shape, or form

xem way

take form

to begin to develop :to start to exist or be seen

a political movement that first took form in the 1960s

The new stadium is gradually taking form. [=being built]

true to form

Something or someone that is (or runs, holds, etc.) true to form behaves or proceeds in the usual and expected way.

Her latest movie is/runs true to form.

True to form, he was 20 minutes late for the meeting.

verb

forms; formed; forming

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to have a particular shape or form

She formed [=made] the dough into balls.

[+ obj] :to get, create, or develop (something) over a period of time

form a habit

The friendship that they formed in school lasted a lifetime.

form an opinion

Her early experiences played an important role in forming her personality.

His ideas were not yet fully formed.

to begin to exist or to be seen [no obj]

Fog often forms [=develops] in this valley.

The drug can help prevent blood clots from forming.

Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.

A plan was gradually forming in my mind. [+ obj]

A plan was gradually forming itself in my mind.

[no obj] :to gather together in a group

An angry crowd was forming in the streets.

insects forming into swarms

[+ obj] :to make or create (something)

Water vapor condenses to form clouds.

The two traditions have merged to form a new culture.

A thin layer of plastic forms a protective coating over the surface.

They have formed a council to investigate the incident.

form a government/company/coalition/partnership

Mix the wet and dry ingredients until they form a paste.

Our footprints formed a lovely pattern in the wet sand.

[linking verb] :to be something

one of several products that form [=make up, constitute] the foundation/basis of the company's success

These principles form [=are] the essence of his philosophy.

These books form the backbone of his collection.

[+ obj] :to be arranged in (a shape)

The chairs formed a semicircle. :to move or be moved into (a shape)

a substance capable of forming different shapes

The dancers formed a line. = The dancers formed themselves into a line.

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