Meaning of form in English
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.
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.
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.
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, ...]
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, ...]