Words / A2

SHAYP/ʃeɪp/

A shape is the form of something: a round shape, the shape of a heart, change shape. Circle, square, and triangle are types of shape. Shape can be a verb: shape the dough. Figure is more about a person’s body or a number. Do not say “what shape is the colour” — colour is not a shape.

Meaning

The form of something, such as a circle, square, or triangle.

Examples

• “Draw a shape with four sides.”
• “Draw any shape you like in the box.”
• “The cloud had the shape of a horse.”

Good to know

a round / square shape. the shape of + noun. Verb: shape + object. Types: circle, square, triangle.

Near in meaning

form

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