form vs shape

form and shape both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
form	Yes	No	Yes	No
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, form and shape are synonyms defined as:

form and shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

As nouns, form and shape are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of form include cast.

As nouns, form and shape are synonyms defined as:

form and shape: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

Other synonyms of form include configuration, conformation, contour.

As nouns, form and shape are synonyms defined as:

As nouns, form and shape are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of form include pattern.

As verbs, form and shape are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, form and shape are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of form include forge, mold, mould, work.

form (noun)	shape (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
a life-size dummy used to display clothes	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a mold for setting concrete	the visual appearance of something or someone
the visual appearance of something or someone	alternative names for the body of a human being
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	a perceptual structure
an ability to perform well	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
a particular mode in which something is manifested	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
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)	shape (verb)
give shape or form to	give shape or form to
assume a form or shape	shape or influence; give direction to
make something, usually for a specific function	make something, usually for a specific function
create (as an entity)
establish or impress firmly in the mind
to compose or represent
develop into a distinctive entity