Synonyms for

Form

Verb / fɔ:rm / Another word for form — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Form (noun) - a shape or configuration of something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

structure configuration arrangement composition

Informal

shape mold make way

Literary

guise semblance visage

Antonyms

disorder chaos shapelessness amorphousness unstructured randomness

Common collocations

  • form a committee
  • form an opinion
  • form a habit
  • form a plan
  • form a relationship
  • form a company
  • form a line
  • form a judgment

Word family

noun form
verb form
adjective formal
adverb formally

Usage note

The word 'form' can refer to the physical shape of something or a document that needs to be filled out. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. Please fill out this form with your information.
  2. The artist used clay to form a sculpture.
  3. The clouds took the form of animals.
  4. The form of the building was modern and sleek.
  5. The teacher handed out a form for the students to sign.

Quotes

  • The only way to change the world is to change the form in which you move.
  • It is not the form that dictates the color, but the color that brings out the form.
  • Form follows function.

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