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Form

fɔrm
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
500 - 600
500 - 600
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Form -

Physical shape or appearance of something

Voorbeeld: The artist sculpted the clay into a beautiful form.
Gebruik: formalContext: art, design, and physical descriptions
Opmerking: Can refer to the shape, structure, or appearance of an object or entity.

Document with spaces for entering information

Voorbeeld: Please fill out this form with your personal details.
Gebruik: formalContext: administrative and official settings
Opmerking: Commonly used in contexts such as applications, registrations, and surveys.

A particular way in which something exists or appears

Voorbeeld: His behavior towards her took a more serious form after the incident.
Gebruik: formalContext: literature, psychology, and behavior analysis
Opmerking: Used to describe the manifestation or expression of something.

To create or establish something

Voorbeeld: They formed a committee to address the issue.
Gebruik: formalContext: organizational and planning contexts
Opmerking: Often used when referring to the creation of a group, organization, or structure.

A type or variety of something

Voorbeeld: This species of bird is a rare form in this region.
Gebruik: formalContext: scientific, biological, and categorization contexts
Opmerking: Used to classify or categorize different types or variations of something.

Synoniemen van Form

shape

Shape refers to the outline or external form of something. It can be used interchangeably with form in many contexts.
Voorbeeld: She molded the clay into a heart shape.
Opmerking:

structure

Structure pertains to the way in which parts are arranged or put together within a whole. It is often used in a more organized or systematic context compared to form.
Voorbeeld: The essay follows a clear structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Opmerking: Structure focuses more on the organization and arrangement of elements, while form can refer to the overall shape or appearance.

format

Format refers to the arrangement or layout of something, especially in a standardized way. It is commonly used in relation to documents, files, or presentations.
Voorbeeld: Please submit your report in PDF format.
Opmerking: Format is more specific and often implies a predetermined arrangement, whereas form can have a broader meaning related to shape or structure.

configuration

Configuration refers to the arrangement or setup of parts or components to form a whole. It is often used in technical or complex systems.
Voorbeeld: The configuration of the new software allows for greater customization.
Opmerking: Configuration emphasizes the specific arrangement or setup of elements, while form can be more general in describing the overall shape or structure.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Form

In good form

This phrase refers to someone being in good physical or mental condition, performing well or feeling healthy.
Voorbeeld: After a few weeks of training, the athlete is back in good form and ready for the competition.
Opmerking: It extends the meaning of 'form' beyond its literal sense of physical shape or appearance.

Formalities

These are the official or established procedures that need to be followed in a particular situation.
Voorbeeld: Let's get through the formalities before we start the meeting.
Opmerking: It refers to the official procedures or requirements rather than the physical shape or structure of something.

Form an opinion

To develop or create a belief or judgment about something based on the available information.
Voorbeeld: I need more information before I can form an opinion on this matter.
Opmerking: It involves the mental process of creating a belief rather than the physical shaping of something.

Take the form of

To appear or manifest as a particular thing or shape.
Voorbeeld: The artist's emotions take the form of vibrant colors in her paintings.
Opmerking: It describes the manifestation or appearance of something rather than the physical structure itself.

Formal education

Structured and organized education provided in schools, colleges, or universities.
Voorbeeld: Many job positions require a formal education, such as a college degree.
Opmerking: It refers to education provided in an organized setting rather than the physical shape or appearance of education.

In the form of

Presented or appearing as a particular thing or shape.
Voorbeeld: The gift came in the form of a beautifully wrapped package.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the presentation or appearance of something rather than the physical structure itself.

Form an alliance

To establish a formal agreement or partnership, especially for a common purpose.
Voorbeeld: The two countries decided to form an alliance for mutual protection.
Opmerking: It involves establishing a formal agreement or partnership rather than physically shaping something.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Form

Fill in the blanks

This phrase means to provide the missing information or complete something that is incomplete.
Voorbeeld: Let me know the details, and I'll fill in the blanks for you.
Opmerking: The slang term 'fill in the blanks' is a more casual and colloquial way to refer to providing missing information, compared to the more formal usage of 'form' in a context like 'form a complete picture.'

Get into shape

To get into shape means to improve one's physical fitness or appearance.
Voorbeeld: I've been hitting the gym to get into shape for summer.
Opmerking: While 'form' can refer to the shape or structure of something in a general sense, 'get into shape' specifically conveys the idea of working on one's physical fitness.

Out of shape

Being out of shape means to be physically unfit or not in a good physical condition.
Voorbeeld: After months of inactivity, I'm completely out of shape.
Opmerking: In contrast to the term 'form,' which can refer to the structure or organization of something, 'out of shape' focuses on one's physical fitness level.

Get into the swing of things

To get into the swing of things means to become accustomed to a new situation or routine.
Voorbeeld: It took me a while to get into the swing of things at my new job.
Opmerking: While 'form' can imply creating or shaping something, 'get into the swing of things' emphasizes the process of adapting or adjusting to a new environment.

In top form

Being in top form means performing at one's best or peak level.
Voorbeeld: Despite the injury, she managed to perform in top form at the competition.
Opmerking: The slang term 'in top form' specifically highlights exceptional performance or condition, whereas 'form' on its own may not carry the same connotation of peak performance.

Form - Voorbeelden

The artist created a beautiful form out of clay.
The gymnast's body was in perfect form during the competition.
Please fill out this form with your personal information.

Grammatica van Form

Form - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: form
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): forms, form
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): form
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): formed
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): forming
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): forms
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): form
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): form
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
form bevat 1 lettergrepen: form
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈfȯrm
form , ˈfȯrm (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Form - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
form: 500 - 600 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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