Format and Form

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. In some cases you can use "Form" instead a noun "Format", when it comes to topics like layout.

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. You can use "Format" instead a noun "Form", if it concerns topics such as organization, design.

How words are described

old old format old form
physical physical format physical form
full full format full form
similar similar format similar form
Other adjectives: normal, usual, common, specific, short, complete, regular, current, standard, original, popular, animated, new, unique, advanced, classic, basic, different, comic, previous.
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