shape
//ʃeɪp//
Noun
shapeSingular
shapesPlural
1
The external form, contours, or outline of something; the way something looks in terms of its geometry.
The cake was in the shape of a heart.
2
A particular condition or state of something or someone.
The team is in good shape for the final game.
3
A geometric figure such as a circle, square, or triangle.
The children learned to draw different shapes like circles and triangles.
4
The physical condition or fitness of a person's body.
He's been exercising regularly to get back in shape.
Verb
shapeInfinitive
shapePresent tense
shapedPast tense
shapedPast participle
shapingPresent participle
shapesThird-person singular
1
To give a particular form or shape to something; to mold or fashion.
She shaped the clay into a bowl.
2
To influence or determine the nature or development of something.
Her childhood experiences shaped her personality.