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[fɔːm] noun I
1) [C] a type of something
He developed a rare form of cancer.[/ex]
Everyone agrees that the kids must receive some form of punishment.[/ex]
2) [C/U] the particular way in which something appears or exists
The information is also available in electronic form.[/ex]
Help arrived in the form of six heavily armed police officers.[/ex]
The aid might take the form of food or medical supplies.[/ex]
3) [C] an official document with spaces where you write information
Use the order form to get new office supplies.[/ex]
Make sure you fill in the application form.[/ex]
4) [U] the level of someone's ability at a particular time, especially in a sport
Williams blames a foot injury for her recent loss of form.[/ex]
The band's new CD marks a welcome return to form (= to a previous high standard).[/ex]
She is hoping to be on top form in time for the Olympics.[/ex]
5) [C] the body of a person, or the shape of an object
Three forms gradually emerged out of the darkness.[/ex]
II
verb
form */*/*/[fɔːm]
1) [I/T] to start to exist, or to make something develop
The club was formed in 1972.[/ex]
A change in temperature causes moisture to form on the windows.[/ex]
A plan began to form in her mind.[/ex]
The interview will give you a chance to form an impression of the company.[/ex]
2) [linking verb] to be something, or to be the parts that something consists of
Research forms an important part of the course.[/ex]
Mountains form a natural barrier that keeps invaders out.[/ex]
3) [T] to influence the development of something
His political views were formed by years of service in the army.[/ex]
4) [T] to make or shape something
Use your hands to form the damp clay into a small ball.[/ex]
The children formed a line behind their teacher.[/ex]

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