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Nouns (48)

form

n. a printed document with spaces in which to write; "he filled out his tax form"

shape, form

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

shape, form, cast

n. the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"

shape, form, configuration, contour

n. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"

shape, form, 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, formality, formalities

n. a requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality"

form, strain, variant, var.

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

form, class, grade

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

form, sort, variety, kind, species

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, display, look, view, representation, image, picture

n. display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created

shape, form, figure, anatomy, chassis, frame, physique, build, soma, bod, human body, physical body, material body

n. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

Verbs (21)

shape, form

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

form, give shape to

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

form, organize

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

form, imprint, impress firmly

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

form, make, constitute

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, spring, take form, take shape

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

shape, form, forge, mold, mould

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"

Adverbs (5)

steady, steadily

adv. in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily"

steadily, at a steady pace, at a steady rate

adv. "his interest eroded steadily"

Adjectives (0)

Fuzzynyms (250)

essay, composition, paper, theme, report

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"

shape, form, 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"

shape, form, cast

n. the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"

shape, form, figure, anatomy, chassis, frame, physique, build, soma, bod, human body, physical body, material body

n. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

shape, form, configuration, contour

n. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"

cast, stamp, mold

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

shape, form, 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"

shape, form

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

shape, form, figure, anatomy, chassis, frame, physique, build, soma, bod, human body, physical body, material body

n. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

shape, form, configuration, contour

n. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"

shape, form, 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"

shape, form, cast

n. the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"

shape, form

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

shape, form, figure, anatomy, chassis, frame, physique, build, soma, bod, human body, physical body, material body

n. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

order, order of magnitude

n. a degree in a continuum of size or quantity; "it was on the order of a mile"; "an explosion of a low order of magnitude"

shape, form, cast

n. the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"

shape, form

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

shape, form, figure, anatomy, chassis, frame, physique, build, soma, bod, human body, physical body, material body

n. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

shape, form, configuration, contour

n. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"

pilot, original, archetype

n. an original model on which something is patterned

image, prototype, paradigm, epitome

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

outlook, layout, page layout

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

precedent, case in point

n. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

example, model

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

condition, consideration, circumstance

n. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take"

manners

n. social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig"

estate, estate of the realm

n. a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country 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

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"

strain, stock, variety, breed

n. a special variety of domesticated animals within a species; "he experimented on a particular breed of white rats"; "he created a new strain of sheep"

class

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

race, subspecies

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

buffer, fender

n. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact

bumper

n. a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage

pillow

n. a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

screen, sieve

n. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

screen

n. protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects)

blind, screen

n. something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

screen, screen door

n. a door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting; used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door; "he heard the screen slam as she left"

shock, cushion, shock absorber

n. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"

safety, guard

n. a device designed to prevent injury

shape, form, 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"

shape, form, cast

n. the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"

shape, form

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

shape, form, configuration, contour

n. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"

structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, body structure

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

type, character, eccentric

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"

fiber, fibre, character

n. the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer

constitution, composition, makeup

n. the way in which someone or something is composed

size

n. the physical magnitude of something (how big it is); "a wolf is about the size of a large dog"

model, mold, mould

v. form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"

shape, form, forge, mold, mould

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, forge, mold, mould

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"

shape, influence, regulate, determine

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

fix, make, cook, ready, 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, fit, accommodate

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

brand

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

spot, blemish

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"

stamp, boss, emboss, raise in a relief

v. raise in a relief; "embossed stationary"

mark, make a mark on, leave a mark on

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

impress, print, reproduce by printing

v. reproduce by printing

shape, form

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

compose, write, write music

v. write music; "Beethoven composed nine symphonies"

form, organize

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

shape, influence, regulate, determine

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

make, build, construct

v. make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"

build, establish

v. build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation"

produce, bring about, give rise to

v. cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"

fashion, forge

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

cause, create, originate

v. make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"

design, devise, make up

v. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

manufacture, construct, fabricate

v. put together out of components or parts; "the company fabricates plastic chairs"; "They manufacture small toys"

pattern, form a pattern

v. form a pattern; "These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before"

still, even, yet

adv. often used with comparisons: "an even more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"

Synonyms (0)

Antonyms (4)

deform, make formless

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

unsteadily, falteringly

adv. in an unsteady manner; "he walked unsteadily toward the exit"; "The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs"

form steadily

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