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{ "term": "shape", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form", "sensetop": "in shapein the shape of something", "labels": "(figurative)", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a rectangular/spherical/cylindrical shape" }, { "text": "geometric shapes" }, { "text": "fantastic creatures that can **change shape** and be either visible or invisible" }, { "text": "You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins." }, { "text": "They have completely different **body shapes**." }, { "text": "This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape." }, { "text": "The island was originally circular in shape.", "contextForm": "in shape" }, { "text": "Several rooms are irregular in shape." }, { "text": "Candles come in **all shapes and sizes**." }, { "text": "Glass is blown or moulded into many shapes." }, { "text": "The pool was in the shape of a heart.", "contextForm": "in the shape of something" }, { "text": "The government provides money in the shape of *(= consisting of)* grants and student loans." }, { "text": "Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape." }, { "text": "First draw the rough shape of your chosen animal." }, { "text": "Fold the paper to make the shape of a cone." }, { "text": "I recognized the distinctive shape of a 747." }, { "text": "Ordinary things assumed different shapes in the mist." }, { "text": "She drew inspiration from organic shapes in the surrounding landscape." }, { "text": "The road forms an L shape." }, { "text": "Opt for a hairstyle to suit your face shape." }, { "text": "You can't change your natural body shape." }, { "text": "The bruise was a sort of mushroom shape." }, { "text": "The desk was an awkward shape and wouldn't fit through the door." } ], "topics": ["Colours and Shapes"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["basic", "simple", "overall"], "verb + shape": ["cut out", "draw", "make"], "shape + verb": ["appear", "emerge", "loom"], "preposition": ["shape for", "in the shape of"], "phrases": [ "all shapes and sizes", "circular, hexagonal, oblong, rectangular, etc. in shape" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark." }, { "text": "I could just make out a dark shape in the distance." }, { "text": "An enormous shape loomed up out of the mist directly in front of me." } ], "synonyms": "figure", "collocations": { "adjective": ["basic", "simple", "overall"], "verb + shape": ["cut out", "draw", "make"], "shape + verb": ["appear", "emerge", "loom"], "preposition": ["shape for", "in the shape of"], "phrases": [ "all shapes and sizes", "circular, hexagonal, oblong, rectangular, etc. in shape" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the physical condition of somebody/something", "sensetop": "in … shape", "labels": "(figurative)(figurative)", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "What sort of shape was the car in after the accident?", "contextForm": "in … shape" }, { "text": "He's **in good shape** for someone who had surgery six months ago." }, { "text": "The ship was **in bad shape** as a result of damage sustained in the collision." }, { "text": "He’s not in any shape *(= not well enough)* to be working." }, { "text": "After the night before, he was in rough shape." }, { "text": "My mother is in better physical shape than I am." }, { "text": "She likes to stay in shape." }, { "text": "The economy is still in pretty good shape." }, { "text": "The company is in good financial shape." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["decent", "excellent", "fine"], "preposition": ["shape for"], "phrases": [ "get somebody/something into shape", "knock somebody/something into shape", "lick somebody/something into shape" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the particular qualities or characteristics of something", "examples": [ { "text": "Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting?" }, { "text": "Prices vary according to the size and shape of each project." }, { "text": "He did much to determine the shape of Asia's political map." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["general", "overall", "changing"], "verb + shape": ["alter", "change", "determine"], "phrases": ["the shape of things to come", "in any shape or form"] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to become angry, anxious or upset", "labels": "(North American English, informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Don't get bent out of shape about it. It was just a mistake!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to take exercise, eat healthy food, etc. in order to become physically fit", "examples": [ { "text": "I’m trying to get into shape before summer." }, { "text": "I need to get back into shape after the Christmas holiday." } ], "topics": ["Health and Fitness"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to train somebody so that they do a particular job, task, etc. well", "examples": [ { "text": "It took him just two weeks to knock the new recruits into shape." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make something more acceptable, organized or successful", "examples": [ { "text": "I've got all the information together but it still needs knocking into shape." }, { "text": "It shouldn’t take long to get the company back into shape." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc.", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to the confusion in her head." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "of any type", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I don't approve of violence in any shape or form." }, { "text": "I can't stand insects in any shape or form." }, { "text": "I do not condone bullying in any way, shape or form." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "(to get/stay) in good physical condition", "examples": [ { "text": "You don't have to spend a fortune on gym membership to get in shape." }, { "text": "I like to stay in shape." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "not having the normal shape", "examples": [ { "text": "The wheel had been twisted out of shape." }, { "text": "The bicycle had been battered out of shape." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "not in good physical condition", "examples": [ { "text": "I didn’t realize how out of shape I was!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the way things are likely to develop in the future", "examples": [ { "text": "Are solar-powered cars the shape of things to come?" }, { "text": "This new system could be the shape of things to come." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to develop and become more complete or organized", "examples": [ { "text": "The garden is beginning to take shape." }, { "text": "A new song began to take shape in her mind." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to dance", "labels": "(British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "She spent the whole evening throwing shapes on the dance floor." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to behave in a way that makes you seem to threaten somebody, especially by standing as though you are ready to fight, without actually becoming violent", "labels": "(Irish English)(figurative)", "examples": [ { "text": "I was worried he might get violent but he was just throwing shapes." }, { "text": "The two main investors threw some shapes during the debate." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ʃeɪp/", "audio": "sh/shape/shape__gb_3.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ʃeɪp/", "audio": "sh/shape/shape__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin." }