How to Use "Form" with Example Sentences

form (n): the type or shape of something; the way of doing something; paper that needs to be filled out with information

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Used with adjectives:

"He uses various forms of teaching in his classroom."
(various, different, common)

"That is an extreme form of patriotism."
(extreme)

"He showed us what the substance looks like in its pure form."
(pure, natural, liquid, physical)

"This is a basic form of a data table."
(basic, simple, complex)

"The textbook is also available in digital form."
(digital, electronic)

"They saw the document in its original form."
(original, early, final, initial)

"He has a severe form of the illness."
(severe, mild)

"She researches ancient life forms."
(life)

"They are learning to draw the human form."
(human)

"Many insects look very different in their adult form."
(adult)

"She filled out the application form."
(application, consent, entry, order, registration, reservation)

Used with verbs:

"This substance can take many forms."
(take, assume)

"He imagined a creature that could change its form."
(change, alter)

"Fill out this form and turn it in."
(fill out, complete)

"Make sure you sign the form."
(sign, return, submit)

Used with prepositions:

"He wants to try new forms of exercise."
(of)

"This mineral naturally occurs in liquid form."
(in)

form (v): to organize or create something; to make something into shape

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Used with verbs:

"They tried to form a task force."
(tried, attempted, agreed, decided, helped)

Used with prepositions:

"She formed the clay into a bowl."
(into)

Used with nouns:

"A bruise formed where the ball hit her."
(bruise, lump, bump, scar)

"An idea formed in his head."
(idea, plan)

"Mold formed on the surface."
(mold, ice)

"Crystals formed in the cave."
(crystals, rocks)

"A smile formed on his face."
(smile, grin)

"They came together to form an alliance."
(alliance, association, committee, consensus, group, partnership, task force, majority)

"Connect the dots to form a triangle."
(triangle, circle, curve, shape)

"They formed a network of participants."
(network, web)

"The protestors formed a human barrier."
(barrier, blockade, barricade)

"The friends formed a band."
(band, team, group)

"I'm still forming an opinion."
(opinion)

"Put the words in order to form a sentence."
(sentence)