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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A little queue had formed at the station ATM, where commuters were withdrawing cash to buy physical transit cards so they could get on the train.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The pair had formed a bond, and her tearful reaction to his exit provided a rare poignant moment.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The vote handed Lula, a former trade union leader, a major victory just 10 days before the runoff, giving him a popular achievement to champion among working-class voters who have traditionally formed his political base.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“We just say, ‘I’ve formed my position and I’m locked into it’ and we don’t share enough interaction where we can discuss things.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The piled-up train cars formed a crooked path across the street.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
