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Definition shape in British English

shape noun

noun
/ʃeɪp/
1

the outer form of something

Example

The room forms an L-shape.

Example

Trace the shape onto the card and cut it out.

Example

There were balloons of all shapes and sizes in the sky.

Example

a flowerbed in the shape of a cross

Synonyms and related words
apex back back end
1.1

the usual or original outer form of something

Example

Her curls lost their shape and became frizzy.

Example

The front wheel of my bike is bent out of shape.

Synonyms and related words
apex back back end
2

something that you cannot see well because it is far away or there is not enough light

Example

Ghostly shapes loomed out of the fog.

Synonyms and related words
shape form formation
3

the condition of something, especially in relation to its ability to be effective or successful

Example

The economy is in bad shape.

Synonyms and related words
state condition composition
3.1

how healthy or fit someone is

Example

He's in a lot better shape since he's changed his diet.

Synonyms and related words
health condition fitness
4

the features or qualities of something

Example

It's part of a plan to change the shape of local government.

Synonyms and related words
feature quality factor
5

the correct order, arrangement, or structure of something

Example

Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to her ideas.

Synonyms and related words
shape form formation
6

to dance to electronic music, especially while moving your arms and hands in an exaggerated way

Example

Yes, even Heidi and I finally got down on to the floor to throw some shapes at the end.

7

to dance to popular music in a club

Example

We could throw some shapes together.

Definition shape in British English