shape
/ʃeɪp/noun
उच्चारण शेप
आकार, आकृति; हालत
Basic word
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[C, U]
the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form; the physical condition of somebody or something; the particular qualities or character of something
आकार, आकृति; हालत
- a round shape
- in good shape
- the shape of things to come
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- The cake was made in the shape of a heart.
- Clouds in all kinds of shapes drifted across the sky.
- After months of training, the team was in excellent shape.
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[T]
to make something into a particular shape; to have an important influence on the way that somebody or something develops
आकार देना; ढालना
- Teachers shape young minds.
- The potter shaped the clay into a bowl.
- Childhood experiences shape our attitude to learning.
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- Social media has shaped the way we get news.
¶Idioms 4
in (good) shape
in a good state of health or condition
अच्छी हालत में, तंदुरुस्त
- She runs every morning to stay in shape.
- The old bridge is still in good shape.
out of shape
not having the normal shape; not in good physical condition
बेडौल; शारीरिक रूप से अनफ़िट
- My sweater has gone out of shape.
- I'm really out of shape after the long holiday.
take shape
to develop and become more complete or organized
आकार लेना, रूप लेना
- The new building is beginning to take shape.
- Her ideas slowly took shape.
knock/lick sb/sth into shape
to make sb/sth more organized or successful
किसी को सुधारकर ढर्रे पर लाना
- The new coach soon knocked the team into shape.
- It took months to lick the office into shape.
→Phrasal verbs 1
shape up
to develop in a particular way; to improve your behaviour or performance
(किसी तरह) विकसित होना; (अपना) व्यवहार या प्रदर्शन सुधारना
- The new team is shaping up well.
- If you don't shape up, you'll lose your job.
?Which word?
Keep the shape words: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval (egg-shaped), cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, pyramid.
आकार के शब्द याद रखिए: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval (अंडाकार), cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, pyramid।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In good or bad shape (in a good or bad physical condition), get into shape or keep in shape (become or stay fit), lick sth or sb into shape (make something or somebody better organized or more effective), take shape (develop into a clear form: 'The plan is taking shape'), shape up (improve; develop), shape up or ship out (improve your behaviour or leave), in any shape or form (of any kind).
Idioms बहुत पूछे जाते हैं: in good या bad shape (अच्छी या बुरी शारीरिक हालत में), get into shape या keep in shape (स्वस्थ होना या रहना), lick sth या sb into shape (किसी चीज़ या व्यक्ति को बेहतर व्यवस्थित या प्रभावी बनाना), take shape (स्पष्ट रूप लेना: 'The plan is taking shape', आकार लेना), shape up (सुधरना; विकसित होना), shape up or ship out (व्यवहार सुधारो या चले जाओ), in any shape or form (किसी भी प्रकार का)।
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General knowledge
Maths: a polygon has many sides; a pentagon five, a hexagon six, an octagon eight.
गणित में polygon (बहुभुज) में अनेक भुजाएँ होती हैं; pentagon में पाँच, hexagon में छह, octagon में आठ।