Format and Shape

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Format noun - The way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized.

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Shape is a synonym for format in form topic. In some cases you can use "Shape" instead a noun "Format", when it comes to topics like layout.

Shape noun - The outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance.

Usage example: that part of the state is known as the panhandle because of its shape

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Format is a synonym for shape in form topic. You can use "Format" instead a noun "Shape", if it concerns topics such as design.

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

physical	physical format	physical shape
long	long format	long shape
exact	exact format	exact shape
similar	similar format	similar shape
Other adjectives: normal, usual, common, specific, current, original, proper, top, simple, black, new, unique, general, unusual, strange, basic, different, reminiscent.

The show follows a character named Evan, who is almost exactly like the creator in every way, shape and form, as he reviews cartoons, anime, and anything else animated in a web video format.

Source: Web Video / Animated Critic The Show
Format refers to the general shape of the show, rather than the show's genre.

Source: Formats

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