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General written or printed material
(usually "papers") An official, legal or personal document
Traditional or accepted ways of behaving in a society or culture
“Beneath these arguments about legal form lie the wider issues of self-determination.”
Excessively complicated paperwork or documentation related to administrative procedure
Plural for the visible shape or configuration of something
“Observing the variety of color, form, and aroma of summer flowers can enhance outdoor relaxation.”
Plural for the body or shape of a person or animal
“I tucked Claire in, sitting beside her sleeping form and stroking back her light hair from her beautiful face.”
Plural for a printed document with blank spaces for information to be inserted
“The leaflet and claim form will also be available on the agency's website.”
Plural for a type or variety of something
“We should not tolerate any form of discrimination or racism in our country.”
Plural for style, design, and arrangement in an artistic work as distinct from its content
“The book reflects the structure of the conference in both form and content in an attempt to capture the dynamism of the event.”
Plural for a particular way in which a thing exists or appears
“The license is in draft form and will be issued to your clients shortly.”
Plural for a class or year in a school, usually given a specifying number
“Jayden dropped out of school in his fifth form year to join a band.”
Plural for the state of a sports player or team with regard to their current standard of play
“Italo Stars have hit a rich vein of form and will be bubbling with confidence for Saturday's home clash.”
Plural for a criminal record
“I wouldn't count out his involvement. He does have form in matters such as this.”
Plural for a long bench without a back
“People sat on forms by wooden tables.”
Plural for a mold or cast
“Put the mixture into a form.”
(somewhat rare) Plural for a representation of the human body, usually used for the display of clothing
“This form will perfectly illustrate the contours of our design.”
To occur or follow as the consequence of something
To make or be made into a specific shape or form
“Add a couple of tablespoons of cold water and bring together to form a firm dough.”
To gradually appear or develop
“It is caused when blood clots form in deep veins in the legs, moving to block the blood vessels of vital organs.”
To formulate by design
“To form an appropriate course of action, he must first seek further information.”
To train or mold by instruction or example
“Our school uses traditional teaching techniques to form the character of our students.”
To make up or be a part of a whole
“The city formed a natural meeting point for traders and adventurers.”
To make up or constitute
“It seems to me that these four reasons form a rather weak basis for his claim.”
To come or bring into existence
“No one had any real idea of how to form an inclusive and representational government.”
To acquire or develop
“The horse may form bad habits which are destructive to itself.”
To give shape to or take shape, esp. a particular shape
“His men formed themselves into an arrowhead.”
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