Word: SHAPE
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Definition of SHAPE
- The status or condition of something
"The used bookshop wouldn't offer much due to the poor shape of the book."
- Condition of personal health, especially muscular health.
"The vet checked to see what kind of shape the animal was in."
- The appearance of something in terms of its arrangement in space, especially its outline; often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure.
"He cut a square shape out of the cake."
- To create or make.
"Earth was shapen by God for God's folk."
- To give something a shape and definition.
"Shape the dough into a pretzel.ย ย For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl."
- To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "shape" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "shape", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SHAPE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SHAPE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SHAPE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SHAPE:
- # the shape effect
- # master of shape
- # playing with shape
- # in terms of shape
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of SHAPE:
Sub-words
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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