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Nouns (74)

life

n. living things collectively; "the oceans are teeming with life"

life

n. a motive for living; "pottery was his life"

life

n. a living person; "his heroism saved a life"

life

n. the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones; "there is no life on the moon"

life

n. the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living; "he hoped for a new life in Australia"; "he wanted to live his own life without interference from others"

life

n. a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life"

life

n. the period between birth and the present time; "I have known him all his life"

life

n. the period from the present until death; "he appointed himself emperor for life"

life

n. number of shots allowed to play

form

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

life, living

n. the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities; "he could no longer cope with the complexities of life"

shape, form

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

life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness

n. animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"

life, life history, biography, life story

n. an account of the series of events making up a person's life

life, animation, aliveness, living

n. the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes"

life, lifetime, life span

n. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); "the battery had a short life"; "he lived a long and happy life"

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 (0)

Adjectives (0)

Fuzzynyms (290)

compulsion, obsession

n. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will

passion, mania

n. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

dash, style, panache, elan, flair

n. distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"

heart, spirit

n. an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"

vigor, vigour

n. active strength of body or mind

nature, natural phenomenon

n. all phenomena that are not artificial

man, humanity, world, humankind, mankind, human race

n. all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; "all the world loves a lover"; "she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women"

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"

vitality, verve

n. an energetic style

bounce, bounciness

n. the quality of a substance that is able to rebound

vivacity

n. characterized by high spirits and animation

animation, vitality

n. an energetic style

excitement, exhilaration

n. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"

light, sparkle, spark

n. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"

action, activity, activeness

n. the state of being active; "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action"

disruption, disturbance, commotion, turmoil, stir, hurly burly, to-do

n. a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"

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"

Synonyms (0)

Antonyms (2)

deform, make formless

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

life form

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