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shape vs figure

figure vs shape

shape and figure both are nouns.

shape and figure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shape Yes No Yes No
figure Yes No Yes No
As nouns, figure is a hyponym of shape; that is, figure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:
  • shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
  • figure: a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
Other hyponyms of shape include solid, plane, sheet, natural shape, flair, flare, line, angular shape, angularity, round shape, distorted shape, distortion, amorphous shape, connection, connexion, link, circle, square, triangle, column, pillar, tower, plume.
As nouns, shape and figure are synonyms defined as:
  • shape and figure: alternative names for the body of a human being
Other synonyms of shape include anatomy, bod, build, chassis, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, soma.
shape (noun) figure (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
the visual appearance of something or someone a decorative or artistic work
alternative names for the body of a human being the impression produced by a person
a perceptual structure the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept alternative names for the body of a human being
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
a well-known or notable person
an amount of money expressed numerically
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
shape (verb) figure (verb)
give shape or form to make a mathematical calculation or computation
shape or influence; give direction to judge to be probable
make something, usually for a specific function understand
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
be or play a part of or in
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