- form⇄-form
(suffix forming adjectives.)
1. having the form of ______.
Ex. Cruciform = having the form of a cross.
2. having ______ form or forms.
Ex. Multiform = having many forms. - form⇄adj. formable.
- form⇄expr. bad form, behavior contrary to accepted customs.
Ex. It is considered bad form to be a poor loser. - form⇄expr. good form, behavior in accordance with accepted customs.
Ex. It is good form to thank your hostess when leaving. - form⇄form, noun, verb.
- form⇄noun 1. appearance apart from color or materials; shape.
Ex. The pupils learned that circles and triangles are simple forms.
2. shape of body; body of a person or animal, considered with regard to its shape or external appearance.
3. - form⇄v.i. 1. to be formed; take shape.
Ex. Clouds form in the sky. Ice formed in the pail.
2. to assume a certain form.
Ex. The dancers formed into three groups.
3. to come into existence. - form⇄v.t. 1. to give shape to; make in a certain form.
Ex. Bakers form dough into loaves.
(SYN) fashion.
2. to become.
Ex. Water forms ice when it freezes.
3. to make up; compose.
Ex. Parents and children form a family.