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form vs represent

represent vs form

form is a noun but represent is not a noun.

form and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
form Yes No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hypernym of form; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than form:
  • form: to compose or represent
  • represent: form or compose
Other hypernyms of form include be, comprise, constitute, make up.
form (noun) represent (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
a life-size dummy used to display clothes
a mold for setting concrete
the visual appearance of something or someone
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
an ability to perform well
a particular mode in which something is manifested
alternative names for the body of a human being
a perceptual structure
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
a printed document with spaces in which to write
an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
a body of students who are taught together
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
form (verb) represent (verb)
give shape or form to to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
assume a form or shape serve as a means of expressing something
make something, usually for a specific function express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
create (as an entity) point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
establish or impress firmly in the mind bring forward and present to the mind
to compose or represent describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
develop into a distinctive entity create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
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