shape - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Synonyms

• form
• shape

More generic

• attribute

More specific

• amorphous shape
• angular shape
• angularity
• circle
• column
• connection
• connexion
• distorted shape
• distortion
• figure
• flair
• flare
• line
• link
• natural shape
• pillar
• plane
• plume
• round shape
• sheet
• solid
• square
• tower
• triangle

Noun

the visual appearance of something or someone

Synonyms

• cast
• form
• shape

More generic

• appearance
• visual aspect

Noun

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

Synonyms

• configuration
• conformation
• contour
• form
• shape

More generic

• spatial property
• spatiality

More specific

• angularity
• bluntness
• concaveness
• concavity
• convexity
• convexness
• crookedness
• curvature
• curve
• dullness
• keenness
• lobularity
• narrowing
• roundness
• sharpness
• straightness
• stratification
• topography

Noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

Synonyms

• anatomy
• bod
• build
• chassis
• figure
• flesh
• form
• frame
• human body
• material body
• physical body
• physique
• shape
• soma

More generic

• body
• organic structure

More specific

• adult body
• female body
• juvenile body
• male body
• person

Related

• homo
• human
• human being
• individual
• man
• mortal
• person
• somebody
• someone
• soul

Noun

a perceptual structure

Synonyms

• form
• pattern
• shape

More generic

• structure

More specific

• fractal
• gestalt
• grid
• kaleidoscope
• mosaic
• strand

Related

• percept
• perception
• perceptual experience

Noun

a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

Synonyms

• embodiment
• shape

More generic

• concrete representation
• concretism

Noun

the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

Synonyms

• SHAPE
• Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe

More generic

• high command
• supreme headquarters

Related

• NATO
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Noun

the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

Synonyms

• condition
• shape

More generic

• good health
• healthiness

More specific

• fitness
• physical fitness

Verb

give shape or form to

Synonyms

• form
• shape

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

More specific

• block
• blow
• circle
• crystalise
• crystalize
• crystallise
• crystallize
• cup
• deform
• dimension
• dish
• distort
• draw
• encircle
• fit
• flatten
• fork
• individuate
• plume
• ridge
• roll
• round
• round off
• round out
• scallop
• scollop
• sliver
• square
• square up
• strain
• strike
• tabulate
• terrace
• tie
• turn
• twist

Verb

shape or influence; give direction to

Synonyms

• determine
• influence
• mold
• regulate
• shape

More generic

• cause
• do
• make

More specific

• carry weight
• decide
• disincline
• dispose
• incline
• index
• indispose
• miscreate
• pace
• predetermine
• reshape
• time

Verb

make something, usually for a specific function

Synonyms

• forge
• form
• mold
• mould
• shape
• work

More generic

• create from raw material
• create from raw stuff

More specific

• beat
• carve
• cast
• chip
• coil
• cut out
• grind
• hand-build
• handbuild
• hill
• layer
• machine
• model
• mold
• mould
• mound
• preform
• puddle
• remold
• reshape
• roughcast
• sculpt
• sculpture
• sinter
• stamp
• swage
• throw
• upset

Related

• process
• work
• work on

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