How to Use "Shape" with Example Sentences

shape (n): the form or outline of something; the condition of something

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with adjectives:

"The children made simple shapes from sticks."
(simple, basic, small)

"I couldn't recognize the unusual shape of the object."
(unusual, weird, strange, interesting)

"The object has a round shape."
(round, triangular, rectangular, pyramid, curved)

"I don't like my natural body shape."
(body)

"The car was in bad shape."
(bad, poor, rough, great, decent, fine, good)

"The athlete is in perfect shape."
(perfect, top, excellent, physical)

"The country is in bad financial shape."
(financial, economic)

Used with verbs:

"First draw the shape of the animal."
(draw, trace, cut out)

"Fold the paper to make the shape of a cone."
(make, form, create)

"Chairs come in many shapes and sizes."
(come in, have)

"These cushions will lose their shape after time."
(lose, hold, keep, maintain, change)

Used with prepositions:

"He is in good shape for the marathon."
(for)

"The doormat was in the shape of an apple."
(of)

shape (v): to give something a particular form

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with adverbs:

"Teachers can actively shape the minds of children."
(actively, profoundly, positively, negatively)

"The valley was largely shaped by the Colorado River."
(largely, partly, mostly)

Used with prepositions:

"The clay was shaped into cups and bowls."
(into)