formed
word · lemma: form
/ˈfɔɹmd/
formd
/fˈɔːmd/
fawmd
Definition
Created, made, or shaped into a particular structure or arrangement. Often used for groups, shapes, ideas, or substances that come together.
Usage & Nuances
'Formed' is the past tense and past participle of 'form.' Common in passive sentences ('was formed'), especially when talking about groups, organizations, natural features, or physical shapes. Do not confuse with 'informed' (gave information).
Spanish: formado - creadoPortuguese (BR): formado - criadoPortuguese (PT): formado - criadoChinese (Simplified): 形成 - 组成Chinese (Traditional): 形成 - 組成Hindi: गठित - बनाया गयाArabic: تَكوَّن - شُكِّلBengali: গঠিত - তৈরিRussian: образован - сформированJapanese: 形成されたVietnamese: được hình thành - được tạo thànhKorean: 형성된 - 만들어진Turkish: oluşturuldu - meydana geldiUrdu: تشکیل دیا گیا - بنایا گیاIndonesian: terbentuk - dibentuk
Example Sentences
The band formed in the summer of 2008.
natural
Ice formed on the lake overnight.
natural
They quickly formed a plan when things went wrong.
natural
A new team was formed at school.
basic
Clouds are formed by water vapor.
basic
A habit is formed by repeating an action.
basic