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shape

 
 
pronunciation:
sheIp
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: When you say that something is round or square, you are talking about its shape. If you draw a line around something, you are drawing the shape of it. When we describe how something looks, we often say what shape it is.
For Valentine's Day, Katie cut out pieces of paper in the shape of hearts.
 
synonyms:
figure, form
similar words:
outline
definition 2: If you are in shape, it means your body is strong and healthy. If a building is in good shape, then it's in good condition.
Sydney's mom swims a mile every morning to stay in shape.Joe was in bad shape for months after his accident, but he's getting stronger now.The car is a little old, but it's still in good shape.
synonyms:
condition
similar words:
form, repair
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: shapes, shaping, shaped
definition 1: When you shape something, you make it into a certain form. If you shape clay, you make the clay into the form that you want. If something is shaped a certain way, someone or something has given it that shape.
Michael and Paul worked for hours shaping the sand into a big castle, and then a wave destroyed it.We found a piece of wood on the beach that was shaped like a snake.Jacob's mom shaped his birthday cake into a dinosaur.
 
synonyms:
fashion, model, mold
similar words:
create, form, frame, pattern, style
definition 2: When you shape your life in a certain way, you give your life a certain direction.
Luke's father shaped his life around cooking and he became a chef at a top restaurant.
synonyms:
mold
similar words:
design, develop, direct, fashion, form, order, organize, plan, tailor
derivation: shaped (adj.)
Word History
Shape comes from an Old English word that means "to create, form, or destine."
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