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How to Use "Shape" with Example Sentences
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shape
(n):
the form or outline of something; the condition of something
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Used with adjectives:
"
The children made
simple
shapes
from sticks.
"
(simple, basic, small)
"
I couldn't recognize the
unusual
shape
of the object.
"
(unusual, weird, strange, interesting)
"
The object has a
round
shape
.
"
(round, triangular, rectangular, pyramid, curved)
"
I don't like my natural
body
shape
.
"
(body)
"
The car was in
bad
shape
.
"
(bad, poor, rough, great, decent, fine, good)
"
The athlete is in
perfect
shape
.
"
(perfect, top, excellent, physical)
"
The country is in bad
financial
shape
.
"
(financial, economic)
Used with verbs:
"
First
draw
the
shape
of the animal.
"
(draw, trace, cut out)
"
Fold the paper to
make
the
shape
of a cone.
"
(make, form, create)
"
Chairs
come in
many
shapes
and sizes.
"
(come in, have)
"
These cushions will
lose
their
shape
after time.
"
(lose, hold, keep, maintain, change)
Used with prepositions:
"
He is in good
shape
for
the marathon.
"
(for)
"
The doormat was in the
shape
of
an apple.
"
(of)
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shape
(v):
to give something a particular form
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Used with adverbs:
"
Teachers can
actively
shape
the minds of children.
"
(actively, profoundly, positively, negatively)
"
The valley was
largely
shaped
by the Colorado River.
"
(largely, partly, mostly)
Used with prepositions:
"
The clay was
shaped
into
cups and bowls.
"
(into)
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