form
gb/fˈɔɹm/ us/fˈɔɹm/
A2
English
~ 600
alak, forma, űrlap, nyomtatvány, alakít, kialakul, kondíció
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
the form of [something]
The sculpture has a graceful, flowing form.
A szobornak kecses, áramló alakja van.
Water can take the form of ice, liquid, or steam.
A víz jég, folyadék vagy gőz alakját is felveheti.
Her dress accentuated the natural form of her body.
Learner examples
The box has a square form.
A doboz négyzet alakú.
This cloud has the form of a dog.
Ez a felhő egy kutya alakját idézi.
The building has a simple form.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'form' with 'format'; 'form' is the shape or structure, while 'format' is the arrangement of information.
Meaning
shape or structure
Collocations
in the form of
|basic form
|physical form
|take shape or form
Synonyms
shape (A more general term for the external outline of something.)
|
structure (Emphasizes the arrangement of parts within something.)
Antonyms
formlessness (The lack of clear shape or structure.)
Themes
appearance
|design
|art
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The shape or way something is made or arranged.
The visible shape, outline, or structure of a person or thing.
NOUN
A2
2
űrlap
B1
nyomtatvány
B2
Usage pattern:
to fill out a form
Please complete this application form and return it to the office.
Kérjük, töltse ki ezt a jelentkezési űrlapot, és juttassa vissza az irodába.
You need to fill out a customs declaration form before entering the country.
Az országba való belépés előtt ki kell töltenie egy vámnyilatkozati űrlapot.
She handed me a feedback form after the event.
Learner examples
I filled out the form for school.
Kitöltöttem az iskolai űrlapot.
Please sign this form.
Kérem, írja alá ezt az űrlapot.
He gave me a form to write my name.
Common mistake:
Some learners say 'fill up a form' instead of the correct 'fill out a form' in most English varieties.
Meaning
document with spaces to fill
Collocations
application form
|order form
|consent form
|fill out a form
Synonyms
questionnaire (A list of questions to be answered, often for surveys.)
Antonyms
blank sheet (A page without any pre-printed structure or fields to fill in.)
Themes
administration
|daily life
|business
|communication
Definition
A piece of paper or online page with empty spaces for you to write information in.
A printed or digital document with empty fields intended to be completed with specific information.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to form [something] into [shape]
They formed a committee to address the issue.
Bizottságot alakítottak a probléma kezelésére.
Clouds began to form over the mountains.
Felhők kezdtek kialakulni a hegyek fölött.
She formed the clay into a small bowl.
Learner examples
We formed a line at the door.
Sort alakítottunk az ajtónál.
Clouds formed in the sky.
Felhők alakultak ki az égen.
They formed a group to help people.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'form' with 'make' — 'form' often implies shaping or organizing rather than just producing.
Meaning
create or develop shape
Collocations
form a team
|form an idea
|form into groups
Synonyms
shape (Focuses on giving physical outline to something.)
|
establish (Focuses on creating an organization or system.)
Antonyms
dismantle (To take apart something that has been formed.)
Themes
creation
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something have a certain shape, or to come together into a group or pattern.
To make or be made into a particular shape, arrangement, or group.
NOUN
B1
4
Usage pattern:
in (good/bad) form
The tennis player was in great form during the match.
A teniszező remek formában volt a meccs alatt.
I'm not in good form today; I think I'm getting sick.
Ma nem vagyok valami jó formában; azt hiszem, kezdek beteg lenni.
The actor returned to top form in his latest film.
Learner examples
She is in good form today.
Ma jó formában van.
I am not in good form now.
Most nem vagyok jó formában.
He was in bad form during the game.
Common mistake:
'Form' in this sense is often confused with 'mood', but 'form' refers more to ability and performance than emotions.
Meaning
condition or fitness level
Collocations
good form
|bad form
|in top form
Synonyms
condition (General word for physical or mental state.)
Antonyms
unfitness (State of being not fit or not in good condition.)
Themes
sports
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How good someone is at doing something at this time, especially in sports, health, or performance.
The state of health, ability, or performance of someone or something at a particular time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
form
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹm/
US/fˈɔɹm/
Syllables & stress
form (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: form
- Plural: form, forms
Verb
- Base: form
- 3rd Person Singular: forms
- Present Participle: forming
- Past: formed
Word family
Forms
forms
noun
forming
verb
formed
verb
Core family
formal
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressions
fill out a form
1/fˈɪl ˈaʊt ə fˈɔɹm/
phrasal verb
complete a document's blanks
Write information in all the empty spaces on a paper or online document.
Examples
- Please fill out this form before your appointment.
- It only takes a few minutes to fill out the registration form.
good form
1/ɡˈʊd fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
performing well/appropriately
Doing something well physically or behaving according to accepted rules.
Examples
- It's good form to thank your host after dinner.
- The athlete is in good form this season.
in the form of
1/ˈɪn ðə fˈɔɹm əv/
fixed phrase
having appearance or type of something else
Having the shape, style, or type of something else.
Examples
- The gift came in the form of a book voucher.
- Help arrived in the form of extra volunteers.
take form
1/tˈeɪk fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
begin to have clear shape/structure
To start having a clear shape or plan.
Examples
- The plan began to take form after several meetings.
- Ideas started to take form in her mind.