Ingles

form

gb/fˈɔɹm/ us/fˈɔɹm/
A2 Ingles
~ 600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan A2 entity
1

shape or structure

The shape or way something is made or arranged.

Padron ng paggamit: the form of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'form' with 'format'; 'form' is the shape or structure, while 'format' is the arrangement of information.
Mga kasingkahulugan
shape (A more general term for the external outline of something.) | structure (Emphasizes the arrangement of parts within something.)
Mga kasalungat
formlessness (The lack of clear shape or structure.)
Mga kolokasyon
in the form of |basic form |physical form |take shape or form
Mga tema
appearance |design |art |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The box has a square form.
  • This cloud has the form of a dog.
  • The building has a simple form.
Pangngalan A2 entity
2

document with spaces to fill

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

Padron ng paggamit: to fill out a form
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners say 'fill up a form' instead of the correct 'fill out a form' in most English varieties.
Mga kasingkahulugan
questionnaire (A list of questions to be answered, often for surveys.)
Mga kasalungat
blank sheet (A page without any pre-printed structure or fields to fill in.)
Mga kolokasyon
application form |order form |consent form |fill out a form
Mga tema
administration |daily life |business |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I filled out the form for school.
  • Please sign this form.
  • He gave me a form to write my name.
Pandiwa B1 action
3

create or develop shape

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

Padron ng paggamit: to form [something] into [shape]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'form' with 'make' — 'form' often implies shaping or organizing rather than just producing.
Mga kasingkahulugan
shape (Focuses on giving physical outline to something.) | establish (Focuses on creating an organization or system.)
Mga kasalungat
dismantle (To take apart something that has been formed.)
Mga kolokasyon
form a team |form an idea |form into groups
Mga tema
creation |organization |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • They formed a committee to address the issue.
  • Clouds began to form over the mountains.
  • She formed the clay into a small bowl.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • We formed a line at the door.
  • Clouds formed in the sky.
  • They formed a group to help people.
Pangngalan B1 state
4

condition or fitness level

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

Padron ng paggamit: in (good/bad) form
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
'Form' in this sense is often confused with 'mood', but 'form' refers more to ability and performance than emotions.
Mga kasingkahulugan
condition (General word for physical or mental state.)
Mga kasalungat
unfitness (State of being not fit or not in good condition.)
Mga kolokasyon
good form |bad form |in top form
Mga tema
sports |health |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She is in good form today.
  • I am not in good form now.
  • He was in bad form during the game.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
form
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹm/
US/fˈɔɹm/
Mga pantig at diin
form (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: form
  • Plural: form, forms
Verb
  • Base: form
  • 3rd Person Singular: forms
  • Present Participle: forming
  • Past: formed
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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

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