form · n
form (TYPE)
B2 a type of something
Dictionary examples:
Swimming is the best form of exercise. (17.2)
a rare form of cancer (28.3)
in the form of sth
C1 the particular way in which something appears or exists
Dictionary examples:
The novel is written in the form of a series of letters. (28.1)
The medicine comes in the form of a liquid or pills. (28.7)
in good/great, etc. form
C2 feeling or performing well
Dictionary examples:
He was in great form and won the golf tournament by 7 strokes. (40.8)
form (GRAMMAR)
B1 a way of writing or saying a word that shows if it is singular or plural, past or present, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The past form of 'eat' is 'ate', not 'eated'! (0.0)
The comparative form of 'good' is 'better', not 'gooder'! (0.0)
The present continuous form of 'sleep' is 'sleeping', not 'sleepinging'! (0.0)
"Isn't" is the short form of "is not." (10.6)
"Hers" is the possessive form of "her." (34.4)
The continuous form of "stand" is "standing." (70.1)
form (DOCUMENT)
A2 a document with spaces for you to write information
Dictionary examples:
The form asked for my weight. I wrote 'Yes, please!' (0.0)
My dog ate my form. Homework excuse for adults! (0.0)
I filled out the form in crayon. They weren't happy. (0.0)
an entry form (16.3)
an application form (19.4)
When you have completed the form, hand it in at the desk. (36.3)
Please fill in/out the form with black ink. (36.4)