Form
Form noun - The outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance.
Usage example: the wood-carver carved the block of wood into the form of a duck
Format is a synonym for form in structure topic. In some cases you can use "Format" instead a noun "Form", when it comes to topics like organization, design.
Format
Format noun - The way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged.
Usage example: this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form
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Synonyms for Format
Form is a synonym for format in arrangement topic. You can use "Form" instead a noun "Format", if it concerns topics such as layout.
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How words are described
| old | old form | old format |
| physical | physical form | physical format |
| full | full form | full format |
| similar | similar form | similar format |
| Other adjectives: normal, usual, common, specific, short, complete, regular, current, standard, original, popular, animated, new, unique, advanced, basic, different, comic, previous. | ||
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