Shape

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something

Example Sentences

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

The shape of the mountain was clearly visible from the valley.

Synonyms

form, figure, outline, configuration, contour

Entry 1

form, figure, outline, configuration

Entry 2

form, contour, outline, figure

Antonyms

formlessness, shapelessness, amorphousness, disorder, chaos

Entry 1

formlessness, shapelessness, amorphousness

Entry 2

disorder, chaos

Collocations

take shape, lose shape, change shape, shape of things, well-defined shape

Entry 1

take shape, lose shape, change shape

Entry 2

shape of things, change shape, take shape, well-defined shape