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Definition form in British English

form noun

noun
/fɔː(r)m/
1

a type of something

Example

The car is by far the most popular form of transport.

Example

He developed a rare form of cancer.

Example

Everyone agrees that the kids must receive some form of punishment.

Synonyms and related words
ontology type category
2

the particular way in which something appears or exists

Example

The information is also available in electronic form.

Example

You can get the medicine in the form of a nasal spray or as a tablet.

Example

Help arrived in the form of six heavily armed police officers.

Example

The aid might take the form of food or medical supplies.

Example

Neglect of children can take a variety of forms.

Synonyms and related words
feature quality factor
3

a shape of someone or something

Example

She stared at the lifeless form on the driveway.

Example

Three forms gradually emerged out of the darkness.

Synonyms and related words
shape form formation
4

an official document that has spaces where you can put in information

Example

Use the order form to get new office supplies.

Example

Make sure you fill in the application form completely and legibly.

Synonyms and related words
annual report blue book certificate
5

the level of someone's ability at a particular time, especially in a sport

Example

She blamed a foot injury for her recent loss of form.

Example

The band's new CD marks a welcome return to form (=to a previous high standard).

Example

She is hoping to be on top form in time for the Olympics.

Synonyms and related words
experience ability skill
5.1

the state of someone's mood and health at a particular time

Example

I saw Sam last night - he was in great form.

Synonyms and related words
health condition fitness
6

a class at school

Example

He was in my form at school.

Example

She's now in the sixth form.

Synonyms and related words
class dean’s list form
7

one part of a verb or other word that has several different parts

Example

It's important to learn all the forms of a verb.

Example

nouns like 'child' that have irregular plural forms

Synonyms and related words
affix affixation anaphora
8

the structure of a piece of writing or music or a painting

Example

The form of the novel is complex, with numerous flashbacks.

Synonyms and related words
abstract expressionism agitprop aquatint
9

to have a certain pattern of behaviour

Example

Rebecca has form when it comes to imposing food on her guests until they have a food coma.

Definition form in British English

Related Words

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