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shaped

/ʃeɪpt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a definite form or shape; not fluid or shapeless.

  • verb

    To give a particular form or shape to; fashion.


Pronunciation
  1. /ʃeɪpt/



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Synonyms

form , mold , -form , shapen
Rhymes
Words rhyming with shaped
ape , cape , grape , hape , mape , rape , shape , tape
Variants
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shape , shaped , shaper , shapers , shapes , shaping , in shape , shaped charge , shaped charges , bell-shaped , pear-shaped , go pear-shaped , shape up , shaped up , shapes up , shaping up
Forms
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shapedly, shapelier, shapeliest


Etymology
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From Old English scéapan 'to shape, form'. Related to shape.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'shaped' is often used in the context of shaping clay or other materials. In pottery, for example, the potter shapes the clay on the wheel or by hand.

  2. The term 'shaped' is also used in the context of shaping metal. Metalworking involves shaping metal through various processes, such as forging, casting, and welding.


Related Concepts
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  1. Form: Related to the concept of having a definite shape or form.

  2. Mold: Related to the process of giving a particular form or shape to something.


Culture
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In literature, 'shaped' is often used metaphorically to describe characters or situations. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia speaks of her father's 'shapeless' madness. In music, 'shaped' notes are used in music notation to represent specific pitches and durations.

How to Memorize "shaped"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a solid object with a definite form or shape. Imagine holding it in your hand and turning it around to examine it from all angles.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'shaped' with the idea of something having a definite form or shape. Think of a sculpture or a piece of pottery.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Shape Up' to remember the meaning of 'shaped'. S stands for 'solid', A for 'appearance', P for 'particular', and E for 'exact form'.


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