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shapes

Pronunciación: [ʃeɪps]

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Contexto: «similarity»

(noun) a shape is the form or outline of an object. For example, a circle, square, and triangle are all different shapes. We can see shapes in nature and in man-made things.

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The table has a round shape that makes it unique.

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The box doesn't have an interesting shape; it's just a plain rectangle.

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What shapes can you see in the park?

Contexto: «create»

(verb) to shape something means to give it a specific form or to make it look a certain way. For example, when you play with clay, you can shape it into any figure you like.

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She shaped the dough into a big pizza.

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He didn’t shape the sand at all; it just stayed in a pile.

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How will you shape your sculpture for the art project?

Contexto: «influence»

(verb) to shape can also mean to influence or change how something develops. For example, a teacher can shape a student’s learning by the way they teach.

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Her experiences helped shape her understanding of the world.

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The bad weather didn't shape the event's outcome; it went on as planned.

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How can your actions shape your future?

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