Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (27)

shape, form

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

shape, embodiment

n. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of 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"

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 (12)

v. raise; "up the ante"

shape, form

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

shape, influence, regulate, determine

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

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 (3)

up, upward, upwards

adv. spatially, temporally, or metaphorically up :"Look up!" "Let's move the date up"; "The music surged up"

Adjectives (12)

adj. used up; "time is up"

adj. (used of computers) operating properly; "how soon will the computers be up?"

adj. open; "the windows are up"

adj. being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level; "the anchor is up"; "the sun is up"; "he lay face up"; "he is up by a pawn"; "the market is up"; "the corn is up"

up, improving

adj. getting higher or more vigorous; "its an up market"; "an improving economy"

up, astir, out of bed

adj. out of bed; "are they astir yet?"; "up by seven each morning"

up, upbound, upward

adj. extending or moving toward a higher place; "the up staircase"; "a general upward movement of fish"

Fuzzynyms (269)

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"

representation, mental representation, internal representation, mental picture

n. a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

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"

substance, center, sum, centre, core, essence, heart, inwardness, marrow, kernel, gist, meat, nub, pith, nitty-gritty

n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

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"

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"

compose, write, write music

v. write music; "Beethoven composed nine symphonies"

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"

form, organize

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

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"

trip, trigger, spark, activate, set off, actuate, spark off, trigger off, touch off

v. put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"

inspire

v. supply the inspiration for; "The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work"

rush, stimulate, hasten, induce

v. cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

name, nominate, constitute, appoint

v. create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee"

stage, arrange, bring about

v. plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"

strike, impress, move, affect, make an impression on

v. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"

overwhelm, overcome, overpower, overtake, whelm, sweep over

v. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

shift, careen, sway, tilt, wobble

v. move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"

direct, guide the actors in

v. guide the actors in (plays and films)

fire, arouse, elicit, evoke, provoke, enkindle, kindle

v. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"

raise, arouse, bring up, invoke, call forth, put forward, conjure up, call down

v. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain"

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"

failing

adj. below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades"

Synonyms (39)

over, completed, terminated, concluded, ended, all over

adj. having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended, finished"; "the abruptly terminated interview"

done, through, through with

adj. having finished or arrived at completion; "certain to make history before he's done"; "it's a done deed"; "after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up"; "almost through with his studies"

through with, done with

adj. having no further concern with; "he was through with school and he was through with family"- John Dos Passos; "done with gambling"; "done with drinking"

running, working, operative, functional

adj. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"

elevated

adj. raised above the ground; "an elevated platform"

upraised, lifted

adj. held up in the air; "stood with arms upraised"; "her upraised flag"

ascending

adj. moving or going or growing upward; "the ascending plane"; "the ascending staircase"; "the ascending stems of chickweed"

high

adj. (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high"

bull

adj. characterized by rising prices: "a bull market"

emerging

adj. coming to maturity; "the rising generation"

insomniac, sleepless, wakeful

adj. experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; "insomniac old people"; "insomniac nights"; "lay sleepless all night"; "twenty watchful, weary, tedious nights"- Shakespeare

unsleeping, wide-awake

adj. fully awake; "the unsleeping city"; "so excited she was wide-awake all night"

waking

adj. marked by full consciousness or alertness; "worked every moment of my waking hours"

uphill, acclivitous, upward-sloping

adj. sloping upward

ascendant, ascendent, ascensive

adj. tending or directed upward; "rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage"- John Ruskin

assurgent

adj. growing or extending upward; "an assurgent stem or leaf"

assurgent

adj. rising from the sea; "a seahorse assurgent"

climbing, scandent

adj. used especially of plants; having a tendency to climb; "plants of a creeping or scandent nature"

soaring

adj. "a soaring eagle"

Antonyms (1)

down

adj. being or moving lower in position or less in some value; "lay face down"; "the moon is down"; "our team is down by a run"; "down by a pawn"; "the stock market is down today"

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