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in shape

in shape prepositional phrase: in good condition, repair; in a good state.

Prepositional phrase

  1. In good condition, repair; in a good state.
    • I guess I'd better get my room in shape if I have guests.
  2. (idiomatic) In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
    • I hope to get in shape for summer swimsuit season.
    • Whoa, look over here
      We got a cute little ol' runner to the right
      Blue shorts, no shirt
      You're looking good darling
      That's right, stay in shape1982, K.T. Oslin, Younger Men
    Antonyms:
    out of shape

Antonyms of in shape

Forms of in shape

alternative forminto shape

Questions about in shape

What does in shape mean?
In shape means in good condition, repair; in a good state.
What part of speech is in shape?
In shape is a prepositional phrase.

Words near in shape in the dictionary

  1. in sequence
  2. in series
  3. in service
  4. in session
  5. in sha Allah
  6. in shape
  7. in sheets
  8. in shit
  9. in short
  10. in short order
  11. in short pants

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