Form and Format

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.

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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