form

Meaning of form in English

Noun

1. an (outward) appearance or shape

The sculptures have a simple form.
She has a graceful slender form.
This building is in the form of semicircle.

2. the way something is or appears to be; mode

water in the form of ice
a fairy in human form
various forms of love
The medicine can be taken in powdered or tablet form.
It's a form of blackmail.
Aristocracy is a form of government that places strength in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class(=the aristocrats).

3. a way of doing something; manner or fashion

Breakfast is served in buffet form from 6:00 to 10:00.

4. the style or manner of orderly arrangement or representation of parts in a work of art; style

in sonata form
in sonnet form
The novel is written in a form of a diary.

5. polite ways of behaving in social situations; manners and etiquette

It's bad to burp in public.
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6. a kind or type of thing; variety

Which form of travel do you prefer?

7. a piece of paper with blank spaces for information to be filled in; questionnaire or application form

an application form
an order form
Fill in your name and address on this form.

Verb

1. be the material of; make or be made into a particular form

We formed clay into a pot. ー We made a clay pot.

2. be the element of; make up a particular amount or proportion

A bowl of rice forms the basis of most Japanese meals. ー Rice forms a large part of their diet.

3. be; act or serve as

The Nile forms the boundary between Rwanda and Tanzania.
His success formed a good example for me.

4. take shape; take the form of

Ice forms at 0 degrees Celsius and below.
The water formed into icicles.
Waters forms ice when it freezes.

5. take shape in the mind; give shape to; conceive or frame

form an idea[opinion, plan, ...]
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6. take shape by habitual practise; build up or acquire

form good habits
Education helps to form the mind[character].

7. start an organization, business, or relationship; organize or establish

form a club[group, committee, company, cabinet, alliance, friendship, ...]
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