forming
word · lemma: form
/ˈfɔɹmɪŋ/
FOR-ming
/fˈɔːmɪŋ/
FAW-ming
Definition
The process of making, creating, or shaping something. Often used for groups, ideas, or physical shapes being developed or coming together.
Usage & Nuances
'Forming' is the present participle or gerund of 'form', used in continuous tenses ("is forming") or as a noun. Common with groups ("forming a team"), ideas, or physical objects. Not used for filling out forms (that is 'filling out a form').
Spanish: formando - creandoPortuguese (BR): formando - criandoPortuguese (PT): formando - criandoChinese (Simplified): 形成 - 组成Chinese (Traditional): 形成 - 組成Hindi: बना रहा है - बना रही हैArabic: تكوين - تشكيلBengali: গঠিত হচ্ছে - তৈরি হচ্ছে - সৃষ্টি হচ্ছেRussian: образование - формирование - созданиеJapanese: 形成すること - 作られていることVietnamese: hình thành - tạo thành - lập nênKorean: 형성 - 만들어짐 - 구성Turkish: oluşma - oluşturma - kurmaUrdu: تشکیل دینا - بننا - تیار ہوناIndonesian: membentuk - terbentuk - pembentukan
Example Sentences
Clouds are forming quickly before the storm.
natural
After weeks of discussion, a real partnership is finally forming.
natural
Ice is forming on the lake.
basic
The children are forming a line.
basic
We are forming a new club at school.
basic
We're forming a plan to surprise him for his birthday.
natural