form
noun
external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration.
formed
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past participleof form.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof form.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
formnounexternal appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration.
Example Sentences
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"We were not prepared for this unrest either, as the wage board has already been formed," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
But when the new flag football team was formed at her school in 2024, she signed up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
In August, students and teachers formed a human chain at his Bangladesh alma mater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
As extreme cold makes conventional deformation increasingly difficult, the newly formed crystal structures provide other pathways for the metal to accommodate stress.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
“But . . .” A lump had formed in Michael’s throat at some point in the last three seconds, and he hadn’t even noticed it.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
