Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Shape.
How to pronounce shape:
US
Shape - as a noun
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Example: "He could barely make out their shapes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
configurationconformationcontourformHypernyms (Closely Related)
spatial propertyspatialityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The supreme headquarters that advises nato on military matters and oversees all aspects of the allied command europe
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supreme headquarters allied powers europeThe spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Example: "Geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
formHypernyms (Closely Related)
attributeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Alternative names for the body of a human being
Example: "Leonardo studied the human body"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anatomybuildchassisfigurefleshformframehuman bodymaterial bodyphysical bodyphysiquesomaHypernyms (Closely Related)
bodyorganic structureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
Example: "A circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
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embodimentThe visual appearance of something or someone
Example: "The delicate cast of his features"
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castformThe state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
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conditionHypernyms (Closely Related)
good healthhealthinessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shape - as a verb
Shape or influence; give direction to
Example: "Experience often determines ability"
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determineinfluencemoldregulateHypernyms (Closely Related)
causedomakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make something, usually for a specific function
Example: "She molded the rice balls carefully"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forgeformmoldmouldworkHypernyms (Closely Related)
create from raw materialcreate from raw stuffHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The puzzle pieces fit together to form a complex shape."
"She traced the shape of the star on the paper."
"The shadow of the tree had an unusual shape."
"He maintained a good physical shape by exercising regularly."
"The cake was baked in the shape of a heart."
Word Game Points
Is SHAPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shape is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SHAPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shape is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SHAPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shape is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.