| light brown | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. light brown | a brown that is light but unsaturated. |
| ~ brown, brownness | an orange of low brightness and saturation. |
| ~ tan, topaz | a light brown the color of topaz. |
| ~ fawn, grayish brown, greyish brown, dun | a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color.; "she wore dun" |
| ~ beige, ecru | a very light brown. |
| form | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. descriptor, form, signifier, word form | the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something.; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached" |
| ~ linguistics | the scientific study of language. |
| ~ word | a unit of language that native speakers can identify.; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning" |
| ~ plural, plural form | the form of a word that is used to denote more than one. |
| ~ singular, singular form | the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton. |
| ~ ghost word | a word form that has entered the language through the perpetuation of an error. |
| ~ root word, stem, root, theme, radical, base | (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed.; "thematic vowels are part of the stem" |
| ~ etymon, root | a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes. |
| ~ citation form, entry word, main entry word | the form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary. |
| ~ abbreviation | a shortened form of a word or phrase. |
| ~ acronym | a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name. |
| n. (cognition) | 2. form, kind, sort, variety | a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality.; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" |
| ~ category | a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme. |
| ~ description | sort or variety.; "every description of book was there" |
| ~ type | a subdivision of a particular kind of thing.; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?" |
| ~ antitype | an opposite or contrasting type. |
| ~ art form | (architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture). |
| ~ style | a particular kind (as to appearance).; "this style of shoe is in demand" |
| ~ flavour, flavor | (physics) the six kinds of quarks. |
| ~ colour, color | (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction.; "each flavor of quarks comes in three colors" |
| ~ species | a specific kind of something.; "a species of molecule"; "a species of villainy" |
| ~ genus | a general kind of something.; "ignore the genus communism" |
| ~ make, brand | a recognizable kind.; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?" |
| ~ genre | a kind of literary or artistic work. |
| ~ ilk, like | a kind of person.; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk" |
| ~ manner | a kind.; "what manner of man are you?" |
| ~ model | a type of product.; "his car was an old model" |
| ~ stripe | a kind or category.; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal" |
| ~ like, the like, the likes of | a similar kind.; "dogs, foxes, and the like"; "we don't want the likes of you around here" |
| n. (cognition) | 3. form, pattern, shape | a perceptual structure.; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them" |
| ~ structure | the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations.; "his lectures have no structure" |
| ~ percept, perception, perceptual experience | the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept. |
| ~ fractal | (mathematics) a geometric pattern that is repeated at every scale and so cannot be represented by classical geometry. |
| ~ gestalt | a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts. |
| ~ grid | a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines. |
| ~ kaleidoscope | a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes. |
| ~ mosaic | a pattern resembling a mosaic. |
| ~ strand | a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole.; "he tried to pick up the strands of his former life"; "I could hear several melodic strands simultaneously" |
| n. (attribute) | 4. configuration, conformation, contour, form, shape | any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline).; "he could barely make out their shapes" |
| ~ keenness, sharpness | thinness of edge or fineness of point. |
| ~ bluntness, dullness | without sharpness or clearness of edge or point.; "the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible" |
| ~ spatial property, spatiality | any property relating to or occupying space. |
| ~ topography | the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features. |
| ~ lobularity | the property of having lobules. |
| ~ concaveness, concavity | the property possessed by a concave shape. |
| ~ convexity, convexness | the property possessed by a convex shape. |
| ~ angularity | the property possessed by a shape that has angles. |
| ~ narrowing | an instance of becoming narrow. |
| ~ curvature, curve | the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface. |
| ~ roundness | the property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular. |
| ~ straightness | freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles. |
| ~ crookedness | having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles. |
| ~ stratification | a layered configuration. |
| n. (body) | 5. anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma | alternative names for the body of a human being.; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" |
| ~ individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | a human being.; "there was too much for one person to do" |
| ~ human, human being, homo, man | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage. |
| ~ body, organic structure, physical structure | the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being).; "he felt as if his whole body were on fire" |
| ~ person | a human body (usually including the clothing).; "a weapon was hidden on his person" |
| ~ juvenile body | the body of a young person. |
| ~ adult body | the body of an adult human being. |
| ~ male body | the body of a male human being. |
| ~ female body | the body of a female human being. |
| n. (tops) | 6. form, shape | the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance.; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape" |
| ~ attribute | an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity. |
| ~ solid | a three-dimensional shape. |
| ~ plane, sheet | (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape.; "we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane"; "any line joining two points on a plane lies wholly on that plane" |
| ~ natural shape | a shape created by natural forces; not man-made. |
| ~ flare, flair | a shape that spreads outward.; "the skirt had a wide flare" |
| ~ figure | a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape. |
| ~ line | a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point. |
| ~ angular shape, angularity | a shape having one or more sharp angles. |
| ~ round shape | a shape that is curved and without sharp angles. |
| ~ distorted shape, distortion | a shape resulting from distortion. |
| ~ amorphous shape | an ill-defined or arbitrary shape. |
| ~ connexion, link, connection | a connecting shape. |
| ~ circle | something approximating the shape of a circle.; "the chairs were arranged in a circle" |
| ~ square | something approximating the shape of a square. |
| ~ triangle | something approximating the shape of a triangle.; "the coastline of Chile and Argentina and Brazil forms two legs of a triangle" |
| ~ pillar, tower, column | anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower.; "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite" |
| ~ plume | anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness.; "a plume of smoke"; "grass with large plumes" |
| n. (attribute) | 7. cast, form, shape | the visual appearance of something or someone.; "the delicate cast of his features" |
| ~ appearance, visual aspect | outward or visible aspect of a person or thing. |
| n. (communication) | 8. form | a printed document with spaces in which to write.; "he filled out his tax form" |
| ~ blank space, space, place | a blank area.; "write your name in the space provided" |
| ~ document, papers, written document | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature). |
| ~ application form | a form to use when making an application. |
| ~ claim form | a form to use when filing a claim. |
| ~ order form | a form to use when placing an order. |
| ~ questionnaire | a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information. |
| ~ requisition form, requisition | an official form on which a request in made.; "first you have to fill out the requisition" |
| ~ tax form | a form to use when paying your taxes. |
| ~ telegraph form | a form to use when sending a telegram. |
| n. (group) | 9. form, strain, var., variant | (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups.; "a new strain of microorganisms" |
| ~ biological science, biology | the science that studies living organisms. |
| ~ taxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group | animal or plant group having natural relations. |
| ~ species | (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed. |
| n. (communication) | 10. form | an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse.; "the essay was in the form of a dialogue"; "he first sketches the plot in outline form" |
| ~ literary genre, writing style, genre | a style of expressing yourself in writing. |
| ~ versification | the form or metrical composition of a poem. |
| n. (attribute) | 11. form | a particular mode in which something is manifested.; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility" |
| ~ fashion, manner, mode, style, way | how something is done or how it happens.; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion" |
| n. (state) | 12. form, phase | (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary.; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system" |
| ~ physical chemistry | the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances. |
| ~ state of matter, state | (chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container).; "the solid state of water is called ice" |
| ~ dispersed particles, dispersed phase | (of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state. |
| ~ dispersing medium, dispersing phase, dispersion medium | (of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed. |
| n. (group) | 13. class, course, form, grade | a body of students who are taught together.; "early morning classes are always sleepy" |
| ~ assemblage, gathering | a group of persons together in one place. |
| ~ master class | a class (especially in music) given to talented students by an expert. |
| ~ discussion section, section | a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately.; "a graduate student taught sections for the professor's lecture course" |
| n. (attribute) | 14. form | an ability to perform well.; "he was at the top of his form"; "the team was off form last night" |
| ~ ability | the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment. |
| n. (artifact) | 15. form, manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin | a life-size dummy used to display clothes. |
| ~ dummy | a figure representing the human form. |
| n. (artifact) | 16. form | a mold for setting concrete.; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation" |
| ~ cast, mold, mould | container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens. |
| v. (social) | 17. form, organise, organize | create (as an entity).; "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company" |
| ~ create, make | make or cause to be or to become.; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" |
| ~ regroup, reorganise, reorganize | organize anew, as after a setback. |
| ~ choose up | form sides, as for a game. |
| ~ draw up | form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers. |
| ~ regiment | form (military personnel) into a regiment. |
| ~ syndicate | organize into or form a syndicate. |
| v. (stative) | 18. constitute, form, make | to compose or represent:.; "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction" |
| ~ constitute, make up, comprise, be, represent | form or compose.; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army" |
| ~ chelate | form a chelate, in chemistry. |
| ~ add | constitute an addition.; "This paper will add to her reputation" |
| v. (stative) | 19. form, spring, take form, take shape | develop into a distinctive entity.; "our plans began to take shape" |
| ~ regenerate | be formed or shaped anew. |
| ~ become | come into existence.; "What becomes has duration" |
| v. (change) | 20. form, shape | give shape or form to.; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character" |
| ~ alter, change, modify | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation.; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" |
| ~ individuate | give individual shape or form to.; "Language that individuates his memories" |
| ~ tie | form a knot or bow in.; "tie a necktie" |
| ~ terrace | make into terraces as for cultivation.; "The Incas terraced their mountainous land" |
| ~ fork | shape like a fork.; "She forked her fingers" |
| ~ tabulate | shape or cut with a flat surface. |
| ~ dimension | shape or form to required dimensions. |
| ~ roll | shape by rolling.; "roll a cigarette" |
| ~ draw | flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching.; "draw steel" |
| ~ strike | cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp.; "strike an arc" |
| ~ crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize | cause to take on a definite and clear shape.; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" |
| ~ twist | form into twists.; "Twist the strips of dough" |
| ~ sliver | form into slivers.; "sliver wood" |
| ~ ridge | form into a ridge. |
| ~ plume | form a plume.; "The chimneys were pluming the sky"; "The engine was pluming black smoke" |
| ~ round off, round, round out | make round.; "round the edges" |
| ~ scollop, scallop | shape or cut in scallops.; "scallop the hem of the dress" |
| ~ square, square up | make square.; "Square the circle"; "square the wood with a file" |
| ~ dish | make concave; shape like a dish. |
| ~ fit | make fit.; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out" |
| ~ flatten | make flat or flatter.; "flatten a road"; "flatten your stomach with these exercises" |
| ~ deform, distort, strain | alter the shape of (something) by stress.; "His body was deformed by leprosy" |
| ~ blow | shape by blowing.; "Blow a glass vase" |
| ~ block | shape into a block or blocks.; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly" |
| ~ block | shape by using a block.; "Block a hat"; "block a garment" |
| ~ cup | form into the shape of a cup.; "She cupped her hands" |
| ~ encircle, circle | form a circle around.; "encircle the errors" |
| ~ turn | shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel.; "turn the legs of the table"; "turn the clay on the wheel" |
| v. (creation) | 21. forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work | make something, usually for a specific function.; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword" |
| ~ carve | form by carving.; "Carve a flower from the ice" |
| ~ swage, upset | form metals with a swage. |
| ~ chip | form by chipping.; "They chipped their names in the stone" |
| ~ layer | make or form a layer.; "layer the different colored sands" |
| ~ cut out | form and create by cutting out.; "Picasso cut out a guitar from a piece of paper" |
| ~ machine | turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery. |
| ~ grind | shape or form by grinding.; "grind lenses for glasses and cameras" |
| ~ stamp | form or cut out with a mold, form, or die.; "stamp needles" |
| ~ puddle | subject to puddling or form by puddling.; "puddle iron" |
| ~ beat | shape by beating.; "beat swords into ploughshares" |
| ~ create from raw material, create from raw stuff | make from scratch. |
| ~ preform | form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand. |
| ~ preform | form into a shape resembling the final, desired one. |
| ~ mound | form into a rounded elevation.; "mound earth" |
| ~ hill | form into a hill. |
| ~ roughcast | shape roughly. |
| ~ remold, reshape | shape again or shape differently. |
| ~ sinter | cause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without melting. |
| ~ mould, mold, cast | form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold.; "cast a bronze sculpture" |
| ~ throw | make on a potter's wheel.; "she threw a beautiful teapot" |
| ~ hand-build, handbuild, coil | make without a potter's wheel.; "This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels" |
| ~ work on, work, process | shape, form, or improve a material.; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal" |
| ~ sculpt, sculpture | create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material.; "sculpt a swan out of a block of ice" |
| ~ mold, mould, model | form in clay, wax, etc.; "model a head with clay" |
| v. (social) | 22. form, imprint | establish or impress firmly in the mind.; "We imprint our ideas onto our children" |
| ~ act upon, influence, work | have and exert influence or effect.; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate" |
| v. (change) | 23. form | assume a form or shape.; "the water formed little beads" |
| ~ change | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature.; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" |
| ~ constellate | form a constellation or cluster. |
| ~ culminate | rise to, or form, a summit.; "The helmet culminated in a crest" |
| ~ granulate, grain | form into grains. |
| ~ conglobate, conglobe | assume a globular shape. |
| ~ bunch, bunch up, bundle, cluster, clump | gather or cause to gather into a cluster.; "She bunched her fingers into a fist" |
| ~ brecciate | form into breccia.; "brecciated rock" |
| ~ reticulate | divide so as to form a network. |
| ~ flake | form into flakes.; "The substances started to flake" |
| ~ head | form a head or come or grow to a head.; "The wheat headed early this year" |
| ~ bead | form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example. |
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