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form

[fawrm] / fɔrm /
NOUN
shape; arrangement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
design fashion mode model pattern plan scheme structure style system
STRONG
anatomy appearance articulation cast configuration conformation construction contour cut die embodiment figure formation framework mold outline profile silhouette skeleton
Antonyms
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disorder disorganization
WEAK
disarrangement shapelessness
NOUN
animate body and its condition
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condition object shape thing
STRONG
anatomy being build fettle figure fitness frame health outline person phenomenon physique silhouette torso trim
Antonyms
WEAK
disarrangement disorganization shapelessness
NOUN
accepted procedure; ceremony
Synonyms
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behavior fashion law manner method mode practice process regulation rule style way
STRONG
canon ceremonial channels conduct convention custom decorum etiquette formality habit layout manners precept proceeding propriety protocol rite ritual ropes setup usage
WEAK
by the book by the numbers convenance done thing
Antonyms
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lawlessness
STRONG
bad manners impropriety
WEAK
disarrangement disorganization shapelessness
NOUN
document that requires answers or information
Synonyms
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application letter questionnaire
STRONG
blank chart paper sheet
WEAK
data sheet
Antonyms
WEAK
disarrangement disorganization shapelessness
NOUN
type, kind
Synonyms
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arrangement character design manner method mode order practice sort style system variety way
STRONG
class description grade guise make manifestation rank semblance species stamp
Antonyms
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disorder disorganization
WEAK
disarrangement shapelessness
NOUN
organization, arrangement
Synonyms
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format order plan scheme structure
STRONG
framework harmony orderliness placement proportion symmetry
Antonyms
STRONG
disproportion imbalance unevenness
WEAK
disarrangement disorganization shapelessness
VERB
bring into existence; make, produce
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assemble build complete compose constitute construct create design develop establish forge found organize plan set set up work
STRONG
arrange cast conceive concoct consummate contrive cultivate cut devise erect fabricate fashion finish fix frame invent manufacture model mold outline pattern perfect plot project scheme shape structure trace
WEAK
block out bring about cook up dream up hammer out knock off make up put together throw together turn out
Antonyms
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decrease demolish destroy disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize disperse end forget halt ignore neglect raze ruin scatter stop
STRONG
break disturb keep tell the truth wreck
WEAK
hurt kill
VERB
come into being; arise
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acquire appear develop set
STRONG
accumulate condense crystallize eventuate grow harden materialize mature rise settle
WEAK
become a reality become visible fall into place shape up show up take on character take shape
Antonyms
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end halt
STRONG
decline decrease lessen
WEAK
break destroy hurt kill neglect ruin
VERB
educate, discipline
Synonyms
STRONG
breed instruct rear school teach train
WEAK
bring up give character
Antonyms
STRONG
learn neglect
WEAK
break destroy hurt kill ruin
VERB
comprise, be a part of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compose constitute make serve as
WEAK
act as figure in make up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny destroy refuse ruin
WEAK
break hurt kill neglect

Example Sentences

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In 2021, that company merged with France’s PSA Group to form Stellantis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The experience helped the military refine tactics and procedures that have helped form the foundation of rescue operations since.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's also a form of humility, because we naturally tend to see the pope as distant, as someone in a very important role," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Taking its current form only about a year ago, the show has gained traction among founders and billionaires, as well as regular tech nerds who simply enjoy listening to three-hour-long daily podcasts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Worse still, if Anat did jump, she had no idea how she could possibly catch her—her owl form, while strong, would be of no help.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.