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Learn to pronounce shape

/SHāp/
noun
  1. the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something.
    "she liked the shape of his nose"
    synonyms: form, appearance, configuration, formation, structure, figure, build, physique, body, contours, lines, outline, silhouette, profile, design, format, cut, pattern, mold
  2. a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle.
  3. the correct or original form or contours of something.
    "her skirt had lost its shape long ago"
  4. the specified condition or state of someone or something.
    "most economists think the economy is in good shape"
    synonyms: condition, state, health, state of health, trim, fettle, order, repair, nick

verb
give a particular shape or form to.
"most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone"
synonyms: form, fashion, make, create, mold, model, cast, frame, sculpt, sculpture, block, carve, cut, hew, whittle

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The form of something gives it its shape. Basic shapes include the square, the circle, and the triangle. You may have a nose the shape of a ski slope.
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to express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc. Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to the confusion in her head.
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