shape — the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃeɪp/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan is slowly taking shape, but my pizza addiction is still perfectly round.
- The teacher asked us to draw different shapes for our geometry homework.
- After three months of exercise, I'm finally getting back in shape.
shape
NOUN[/ʃeɪp/]
the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
Clay taking beautiful shape on wheel
The cape changes shape to help escape!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Shape derives from Old English 'sceppan', meaning 'to create' or 'to form'. The word evolved from its original sense of making or fashioning something to its modern meaning of 'form' or 'outline'.
Breakdown
The word developed from Old English sceppan (to create, to shape) + -e suffix, with the root scep- relating to creation and formation.
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📝Examples
“My diet plan is slowly taking shape, but my pizza addiction is still perfectly round.”
“The teacher asked us to draw different shapes for our geometry homework.”
“After three months of exercise, I'm finally getting back in shape.”
“His terrible singing shaped my decision to wear earplugs to karaoke night.”
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