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Nouns (38)

n. a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

n. a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

n. [the particular shape of a thing or a person]

n. an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse; "the essay was in the form of a dialogue"; "he first sketches the plot in outline form"

change

n. the result of alteration or modification; "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"

Change

n. [the act or process of becoming different, the result of this process]

change

n. the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

change

n. a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; "he attributed the change to their marriage"

change

n. money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency; "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver"

change

n. the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due; "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change"

change

n. coins of small denomination regarded collectively; "he had a pocketful of change"

change

n. a thing that is different; "he inspected several changes before selecting one"

change

n. a different or fresh set of clothes; "she brought a change in her overnight bag"

shape, form

n. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

phase, form

n. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"

variety, change

n. a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

form, variant, strain, var.

n. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; "a new strain of microorganisms"

class, form, grade, course

n. a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy"

kind, sort, form, variety

n. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

form, word form, signifier, descriptor

n. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"

Verbs (20)

form

v. assume a form or shape; "the water formed little beads"

change

v. remove or replace the coverings of; "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"

imprint, form

v. establish or impress firmly in the mind; "We imprint our ideas onto our children"

shape, form

v. give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

deepen, change

v. become deeper in tone; "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

transfer, change

v. change from one vehicle or transportation line to another; "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"

form, constitute, make

v. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"

form, take form, take shape, spring

v. develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape"

form, organize, organise

v. create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company"

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Adjectives (0)

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Fuzzynyms (177)

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE

n. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

shape, form

n. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

form

n. a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure

n. a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure"

character, eccentric, type, case

n. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case"

character

n. (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes

makeup, make-up

n. an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event; "he missed the test and had to take a makeup"; "the two teams played a makeup one week later"

size

n. a large magnitude; "he blanched when he saw the size of the bill"; "the only city of any size in that area"

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE

n. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

shape, form

n. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

form

n. a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

order

n. (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans

composition, paper, report, theme

n. an essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition"

application

n. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "December 31 is the deadline for applications"

development, evolution

n. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer"

growing

n. (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state

maturation, ripening, maturement

n. coming to full development; becoming mature

adaptation

n. (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

twist, turn

n. turning or twisting around (in place); "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

transformation, translation

n. the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"

amendment

n. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation

n. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"

detour, roundabout way

n. a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

reform

n. a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses; "justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"

revision, alteration

n. the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion"

metamorphosis

n. a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

money

n. the official currency issued by a government or national bank; "he changed his money into francs"

bill, note, government note, bank bill, banker's bill, bank note, banknote, Federal Reserve note, greenback

n. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes"

coin

n. a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

money

n. the official currency issued by a government or national bank; "he changed his money into francs"

bill, note, government note, bank bill, banker's bill, bank note, banknote, Federal Reserve note, greenback

n. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes"

coin

n. a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE

n. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

form

n. a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

form

n. a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

cast, mold, mould, stamp

n. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

condition, shape

n. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

degree, level, stage, point

n. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"

variability, variableness, variance

n. the quality of being subject to variation

diversity

n. the condition or result of being changeable

heterogeneity, heterogeneousness

n. the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind

freshness, novelty

n. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

estate of the realm, estate, the three estates

n. a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights

rank

n. a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another; "the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen"

version, variant, variation, edition

n. something a little different from others of the same type; "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father"

variety

n. (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are frequently recognized in botany"

class

n. (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders

subspecies, race

n. (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE

n. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

shape, form

n. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

form

n. a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

form

n. a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

original, archetype, pilot

n. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies; "this painting is a copy of the original"

prototype, paradigm, epitome, image

n. a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father"

layout

n. a plan or design of something that is laid out

precedent

n. a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

model, example

n. a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example"

circumstance

n. formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance"

brand

v. burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals

blemish, spot

v. mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"

impress, imprint

v. mark or stamp with or as if with pressure; "To make a batik, you impress a design with wax"

emboss, boss, stamp

v. raise in a relief; "embossed stationery"

mark

v. make or leave a mark on; "the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"

print, impress

v. reproduce by printing

mold

v. fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"

shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

v. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

fashion, forge

v. make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

fashion, forge

v. make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

v. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate

v. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

cook, fix, ready, make, prepare

v. prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please"

suit, accommodate, fit

v. be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"

Synonyms (0)

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Antonyms (6)

constancy, perceptual constancy

n. (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation

evenness, invariability

n. a quality of uniformity and lack of variation

invariance

n. the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it; "the invariance of the configuration under translation"

deform

v. make formless; "the heat deformed the plastic sculpture"

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