英語

form

gb/fˈɔɹm/ us/fˈɔɹm/
A2 英語
~ 600
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

shape or structure

The shape or way something is made or arranged.

用法パターン: the form of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'form' with 'format'; 'form' is the shape or structure, while 'format' is the arrangement of information.
類義語
shape (A more general term for the external outline of something.) | structure (Emphasizes the arrangement of parts within something.)
対義語
formlessness (The lack of clear shape or structure.)
コロケーション
in the form of |basic form |physical form |take shape or form
テーマ
appearance |design |art |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The sculpture has a graceful, flowing form.
  • Water can take the form of ice, liquid, or steam.
  • Her dress accentuated the natural form of her body.
学習者向け例文
  • The box has a square form.
  • This cloud has the form of a dog.
  • The building has a simple form.
名詞 A2 entity
2

document with spaces to fill

A piece of paper or online page with empty spaces for you to write information in.

用法パターン: to fill out a form
よくある間違い:
Some learners say 'fill up a form' instead of the correct 'fill out a form' in most English varieties.
類義語
questionnaire (A list of questions to be answered, often for surveys.)
対義語
blank sheet (A page without any pre-printed structure or fields to fill in.)
コロケーション
application form |order form |consent form |fill out a form
テーマ
administration |daily life |business |communication
例文
  • Please complete this application form and return it to the office.
  • You need to fill out a customs declaration form before entering the country.
  • She handed me a feedback form after the event.
学習者向け例文
  • I filled out the form for school.
  • Please sign this form.
  • He gave me a form to write my name.
動詞 B1 action
3

create or develop shape

To make something have a certain shape, or to come together into a group or pattern.

用法パターン: to form [something] into [shape]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'form' with 'make' — 'form' often implies shaping or organizing rather than just producing.
類義語
shape (Focuses on giving physical outline to something.) | establish (Focuses on creating an organization or system.)
対義語
dismantle (To take apart something that has been formed.)
コロケーション
form a team |form an idea |form into groups
テーマ
creation |organization |core_vocabulary
例文
  • They formed a committee to address the issue.
  • Clouds began to form over the mountains.
  • She formed the clay into a small bowl.
学習者向け例文
  • We formed a line at the door.
  • Clouds formed in the sky.
  • They formed a group to help people.
名詞 B1 state
4

condition or fitness level

How good someone is at doing something at this time, especially in sports, health, or performance.

用法パターン: in (good/bad) form
よくある間違い:
'Form' in this sense is often confused with 'mood', but 'form' refers more to ability and performance than emotions.
類義語
condition (General word for physical or mental state.)
対義語
unfitness (State of being not fit or not in good condition.)
コロケーション
good form |bad form |in top form
テーマ
sports |health |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The tennis player was in great form during the match.
  • I'm not in good form today; I think I'm getting sick.
  • The actor returned to top form in his latest film.
学習者向け例文
  • She is in good form today.
  • I am not in good form now.
  • He was in bad form during the game.
文法
辞書形
form
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹm/
US/fˈɔɹm/
音節・強勢
form (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: form
  • Plural: form, forms
Verb
  • Base: form
  • 3rd Person Singular: forms
  • Present Participle: forming
  • Past: formed
関連語
Forms
forms noun forming verb formed verb
Core family
formal adjective B1
Related words
formally adverb B1 formation noun B1 formality noun B2 format noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
informal adjective B1 informally adverb formless adjective
Advanced or less common
formalize verb formative adjective transform verb B1 transformation noun B2
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • The plan began to take form after several meetings.
  • Ideas started to take form in her mind.

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