shape
- shape
- I UK [ʃeɪp] / US
noun
Word forms "shape":
singular shape
plural shapes
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1)
a) countable/uncountable] the outer form of something
The room forms an L-shape.
Trace the shape onto the card and cut it out.
There were balloons of all shapes and sizes in the sky.
a flowerbed in the shape of a cross
b) the usual or original outer form of something
Her curls lost their shape and became frizzy.
The front wheel of my bike is bent out of shape.
2) countable] something that you cannot see well because it is far away or there is not enough light
Ghostly shapes loomed out of the fog.
3)
a) uncountable] the condition of something, especially in relation to its ability to be effective or successful
The economy is in bad shape.
b) how healthy or fit someone is
He's in a lot better shape since he's changed his diet.
4) uncountable] the features or qualities of something
It's part of a plan to change the shape of local government.
5) countable/uncountable] the correct order, arrangement, or structure of something
Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to her ideas.
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in many (different) shapes and forms
— in many ways or typesLoans come in many shapes and forms.
in/out of shape
— in good/bad physical conditionI can't believe how out of shape I am.
I really want to get in shape before summer.
lick/knock/whipsomeone/something into shape
— to improve the condition or performance of someone or somethingI'm going to whip this department into shape.
II UK [ʃeɪp] / US
verb transitive]
Word forms "shape":
present tense
I/you/we/they shape
he/she/it shapes
present participle shaping
past tense shaped
past participle shaped
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1) to influence the way that a person, idea, or situation develops
His generation firmly believed they could shape the future.
Research findings are often used to shape Government policy.
We have all been shaped by our past experiences.
2) to form something into a particular shape
The blacksmith shapes farm tools on his anvil.
Shape the mixture into cubes.
English dictionary.
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