English

form

fɔɹm, fɔːrm
Meaning: to begin to exist or to make something begin to exist
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: fɔːrm

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base form
3rd person singular present forms
Present participle forming
Past formed
Will future will form
Going-to future going to form
Imperative negative don't form / do not form

Example sentences

A crowd formed around the scene of the accident.
A crowd formed around the scene of the accident.
The two parties formed a coalition to govern the country.
The two parties formed a coalition to govern the country.
The river forms a natural boundary between the two countries.
The river forms a natural boundary between the two countries.
The two companies formed a strategic partnership to develop new technology.
The two companies formed a strategic partnership to develop new technology.
The federation was formed by several smaller states.
The federation was formed by several smaller states.

Usage Notes

Can refer to objects or groups coming together into a shape or organization.

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