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Synonyms for

Shapes

Noun / ʃeɪps / Another word for shapes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shapes refer to the form or outline of an object or figure.

Synonyms & similar words

anatomy mould mold cast physicalbody figure form soma bod materialbody flesh build influence regulate conformation work humanbody frame contour shape forge physique determine chassis condition forms figures patterns structures contours outlines silhouettes profiles configurations designs models molds casts imprints prints marks symbols icons emblems signs

Synonyms by register

Formal

form configuration structure outline

Informal

look style design type

Literary

mould figure effigy

Antonyms

formlessness amorphousness shapelessness chaos disorder randomness

Common collocations

  • basic shapes
  • geometric shapes
  • abstract shapes
  • organic shapes
  • different shapes
  • familiar shapes
  • recognize shapes
  • draw shapes

Word family

noun shape
verb shape
adjective shapely
adverb shapelessly

Usage note

The word 'shapes' can refer to geometric forms or the general appearance/outline of something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

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Example sentences

  1. I like to draw different shapes like circles, triangles, and squares.
  2. The artist used unique shapes to create a beautiful painting.
  3. The puzzle has many different shapes that need to be put together.
  4. The teacher asked the students to identify the shapes in the picture.
  5. The architect drew the shapes of the building before starting the construction.

Quotes

  • We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us. - Winston Churchill
  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama XIV
  • If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one. - Dolly Parton

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