English · Word Candidate

shape

/ˈʃeɪ̯p/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: shaping · shaped · shope

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The status or condition of something

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trạng thái hoặc tình trạng của một thứ gì đó

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Noun

Examples

The used bookshop wouldn’t offer much due to the poor shape of the book.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Condition of personal health, especially muscular health.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tình trạng sức khỏe cá nhân, đặc biệt là sức khỏe cơ bắp

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Noun

Examples

The vet checked to see what kind of shape the animal was in.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give something a shape and definition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đưa ra hình dạng và định nghĩa cho một thứ gì đó

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Verb

Examples

Shape the dough into a pretzel. For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo hình hoặc điều khiển một thứ gì đó thành hình dạng nhất định

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Verb

Examples

Mature the Virgin was of Egypt's Race: / Grace ſhap'd her Limbs; and Beauty deck'd her Face: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shape” mean?

The status or condition of something

Is “shape” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.