shaped

[sheipt]

shaped Definition

  • 1having a particular shape or design
  • 2to give a particular shape or form to something

Using shaped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shaped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cake was heart-shaped.

  • Example

    The clouds were shaped like animals.

  • Example

    She shaped the clay into a vase.

  • Example

    The architect shaped the building to fit the landscape.

shaped Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with shaped

  • U-shaped

    having the shape of the letter U

    Example

    The pool was U-shaped, with a shallow end and a deep end.

  • pear-shaped

    having the shape of a pear, wider at one end than the other

    Example

    The balloon slowly deflated and became pear-shaped.

  • square-shaped

    having the shape of a square, with four equal sides and four right angles

    Example

    The room had a square-shaped window that let in a lot of light.

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Summary: shaped in Brief

The term 'shaped' [sheipt] refers to having a particular shape or design, or giving a particular shape or form to something. It can describe anything from a cake to a cloud, as in 'The cake was heart-shaped' or 'The clouds were shaped like animals.' 'Shaped' can also be used as a verb, as in 'She shaped the clay into a vase' or 'The architect shaped the building to fit the landscape.'

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