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'shape' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'shape' with 20 example sentences.


shape noun

: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

: alternative names for the body of a human being

: a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

: the visual appearance of something or someone

: the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

: a perceptual structure

shape verb

: shape or influence; give direction to

: make something, usually for a specific function

: give shape or form to


  • You're in better shape than I am.
  • I found a stone shaped like a heart.
  • Why are you so bent out of shape?
  • He is in perfect shape.
  • My father has been in good shape since his operation.
  • I'm trying to get into shape.
  • I work out to stay in shape.
  • A skull shaped asteroid flew by the Earth on Halloween.
  • Each molecule in our body has a unique shape.
  • I made some bunny-shaped cookies.
  • Whales are similar to fish in shape.
  • The toilet-paper-roll-shaped cakes were an instant hit.
  • I don't like the shape of this hat.
  • The mountain has a beautiful shape.
  • Our political system was shaped by feudal traditions.
  • Language has the power to shape the way we think.
  • Your watch is similar to mine in shape and color.
  • We're still in good shape.
  • This rock has the shape of an animal.
  • He baked her a red cake shaped like a heart.
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