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Synonyms of form

19 similar words · 10 opposite words

Another word for form is figure. Other synonyms of form are shape, mold and cast.

Synonyms and similar words for form

nounThe shape or visible structure of a thing or person.

  • figureThe representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a...
  • shapeA graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.

nounA thing that gives shape to other things as in a mold.

  • castThe form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
  • cookie cutterA device used to cut flattened dough into shapes before baking.
  • moldA hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
  • pattern

nounConstitution; mode of construction, organization, etc.; system.

  • configurationThe form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.

nounLevel of performance.

nounA blank document or template to be filled in by the user.

  • formularA formulary (collection of models for official writings).

verbTo take shape.

verbTo constitute, to compose, to make up.

  • composeTo arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

nounMore synonyms

verbMore synonyms

  • transmogrifyTo substantially or completely alter the form of.
  • take shapeTo take a definite form.
  • make upTo constitute the components of a whole.
  • forshape British, dialectal
  • turnTo give form to; to shape or mould; to adapt.

verbGive shape.

Opposite of form

verbMore antonyms

  • deformTo change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give (something) an abnormal or...
  • distort
  • disfigureTo irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality...
  • misshapeTo shape badly or incorrectly.
  • wrest
  • buckle
  • contort
  • twistTo form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).
  • warp
  • writhe

Meaning of form

  1. noun The shape or visible structure of a thing or person.
  2. noun A thing that gives shape to other things as in a mold.
  3. noun Regularity, beauty, or elegance.

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Questions about synonyms of form

What is another word for form?
Form has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as figure, shape, mold and cast.
What is the opposite of form?
The opposite of form is deform. Other antonyms of form are twist, disfigure, distort, misshape and wrest.
What does form mean?
Form means the shape or visible structure of a thing or person.

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