Form meaning
Form a bird with clay.
In this sentence, how could the word 'form' be translated to ?
I think the meaning might be 'make' right?
Then what is the difference "make a bird with clay" and form a bird with clay?
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Answers · 3
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"Form" as a noun refers to the shape of something. When we use it as a verb, it means "make the shape of..."
"Form a bird with clay." = "Make the shape of a bird with clay."
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The loose meaning of this is 'make', yes. Synonyms could be 'shape' or 'create' but in any of these cases, you've got some clay and you need to make something that looks like a bird :)
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You are absolutely correct, they are using it 'start to form' because they are saying it doesn't yet look 100% like a bird, perhaps you are only making the basic shape, to add detail later.
It is about style: 'start to make' would be more informal.
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