Form into Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To change or shape something so that it becomes a different thing or takes on a specific form or type.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with objects or materials being shaped or changed, often followed by the result ('form into a ball'). Slightly formal or technical. Do not confuse with simply 'form' (to create), as 'form into' focuses on the transformation into a specific shape or type.
Spanish: convertir en - formar enPortuguese (BR): transformar em - formar emPortuguese (PT): transformar em - formar emChinese (Simplified): 变成 - 形成为Chinese (Traditional): 變成 - 形成為Hindi: में बदलना - में बनानाArabic: يتحوّل إلى - يشكِّل إلىBengali: আকারে গড়া - রূপান্তরিত করাRussian: превращать в - оформлять вJapanese: ～に形作る - ～に変えるVietnamese: tạo thành - biến thànhKorean: ~으로 형태를 만들다 - ~로 변형하다Turkish: -e dönüştürmek - şekil vermekUrdu: میں ڈھالنا - میں تبدیل کرناIndonesian: membentuk menjadi - mengubah menjadi
Example Sentences
Clay can be formed into many shapes.
basic
The artists formed the wire into a beautiful sculpture.
natural
We watched the clouds form into strange shapes.
natural
The dough was formed into small balls.
basic
The group formed into two teams.
basic
Old newspapers were formed into paper bricks for the fireplace.
natural