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Shape: meaning, definitions and examples

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shape

 

[ สƒeษชp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

The external form or appearance characteristic of someone or something; the outline of an area or figure.

Synonyms

figure, form, outline

Examples of usage

  • The shape of the building was quite unique.
  • She traced the shape of the heart on the paper.
Context #2 | Verb

physical fitness

To give a particular form or shape to; to mold or make.

Synonyms

form, mold, sculpt

Examples of usage

  • She shaped the dough into a heart.
  • He shaped his body through regular exercise.

Translations

Translations of the word "shape" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Form

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bentuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ksztaล‚t

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท forme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ forma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•ํƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝข็Šถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ form

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ัˆั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ forma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ forma

Etymology

The word 'shape' originated from the Old English word 'sceap', meaning form or created thing. Over time, its meaning has evolved to encompass not just physical form but also the essence or character of something. The concept of shape is fundamental in geometry and art, where it plays a crucial role in defining visual compositions and structures.

See also: mishapen, misshape, misshaping, reshape, reshaping, shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaper, shapes, shaping, unshaped.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,336, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.