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Shapes: meaning, definitions and examples

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shapes

 

[ สƒeษชps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

A shape is the form of an object or its external boundary, outline, or external surface. Shapes can be two-dimensional (such as square, circle, triangle) or three-dimensional (such as cube, sphere, pyramid).

Synonyms

figure, form, pattern, structure

Examples of usage

  • The children were asked to identify different shapes in the picture.
  • The artist used various shapes in his abstract painting.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To shape something means to mold, form, or create it into a particular shape or form. It can also refer to influencing or guiding the development or outcome of something.

Synonyms

determine, form, influence, mold

Examples of usage

  • She shaped the clay into a beautiful vase.
  • His experiences shaped his views on life.

Translations

Translations of the word "shapes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เฅƒเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Formen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bentuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ksztaล‚ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekiller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุดูƒุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvary

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvary

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝข็Šถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblike

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ form

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ัˆั–ะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formas

Etymology

The word 'shape' originated from the Old English word 'sceap' which meant form or created thing. Over time, it evolved to refer to the form of an object or entity. The concept of shapes has been fundamental in geometry and art, with different cultures and civilizations exploring and creating various shapes for different purposes.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,568, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.