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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Material pulled from the star formed a disk around the black hole and became intensely hot as it spiraled inward.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
One theory for the origin of the Martian moons -- the "giant impact" hypothesis -- is that they formed after a celestial body collided with Mars.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Harvard President Alan M. Garber says the university formed a task force to combat antisemitism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Pentagon has recently spent billions acquiring new drone and counterdrone technology and formed special units to operate it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Her left eye started twitching, and crimson blotches formed on her neck and cheeks.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
