B1verbsociety
US/fɔːrm/
UK/fɔːm/
to start or make something exist, or to make a particular shape or group
More often (noun): a type or kind of something; also a document with spaces for you to fill in
In context
Five friends from university formed a band and started playing in cafes.
The children formed a circle around the teacher.
It takes time to form good habits like reading every day.
Words that go with form
verb + noun
- form a groupParents formed a group to keep the street clean.
- form a habitIt's easier to form a habit if you start small.
- form an opinionDon't form an opinion before you hear both sides.
- form a linePlease form a line at the ticket counter.
- form a governmentThe winning party will form a government next month.
- form a friendshipThey formed a close friendship during their military service.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Our club was formed since 2010.Correct: Our club was formed in 2010.