forming (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːmɪŋ/
Definition
Creating or shaping something into a particular form or structure.
Examples
The company is forming a new partnership with a rival.
The clouds were forming into dark storm shapes.
She is forming her own opinions about the book.
How to Use forming
- form into (prepositional phrase)
- To change or develop into a different shape or state. — "The caterpillar forms into a butterfly during metamorphosis."
- form part of (collocation)
- To be a component or element of a larger whole. — "These exercises form part of the final exam."
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