shape vs form

shape and form both are nouns.

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

As nouns, shape and form are synonyms defined as:

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

As nouns, shape and form are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of shape include configuration, conformation, contour.

As nouns, shape and form are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shape include cast.

As nouns, shape and form are synonyms defined as:

As nouns, shape and form are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shape include pattern.

As verbs, shape and form are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, shape and form are synonyms defined as:

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

shape (noun)	form (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	a life-size dummy used to display clothes
the visual appearance of something or someone	a mold for setting concrete
alternative names for the body of a human being	the visual appearance of something or someone
a perceptual structure	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept	an ability to perform well
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')	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

shape (verb)	form (verb)
give shape or form to	give shape or form to
shape or influence; give direction to	assume a form or shape
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