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mould vs shape

shape vs mould

mould and shape both are nouns.

mould and shape both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mould Yes No Yes No
shape Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mould and shape are synonyms defined as:
  • mould and shape: shape or influence; give direction to
Other synonyms of mould include determine, influence, mold, regulate.
As verbs, shape is a hypernym of mould; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than mould:
  • mould: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
  • shape: make something, usually for a specific function
Other hypernyms of mould include forge, form, mold, mould, work.
As verbs, mould and shape are synonyms defined as:
  • mould and shape: make something, usually for a specific function
Other synonyms of mould include forge, form, mold, work.
As verbs, shape is a hypernym of mould; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than mould:
  • mould: form in clay, wax, etc
  • shape: make something, usually for a specific function
Other hypernyms of mould include forge, form, mold, mould, work.
mould (noun) shape (noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
sculpture produced by molding any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a distinctive nature, character, or type the visual appearance of something or someone
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold alternative names for the body of a human being
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter a perceptual structure
the process of becoming mildewed a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the distinctive form in which a thing is made the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
loose soil rich in organic matter
mould (verb) shape (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity give shape or form to
shape or influence; give direction to shape or influence; give direction to
fit tightly, follow the contours of make something, usually for a specific function
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
make something, usually for a specific function
form in clay, wax, etc
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