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forming

FOR-ming/ˈfɔɹmɪŋ/UKFAW-ming/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/

2 meanings of forming

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of form. Use it for something taking shape right now.

    Dark storm clouds are forming over the hills.

    The children are forming a line at the door.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The making or shaping of something into a finished thing.

    Like shaping soft dough into a loaf before it goes in the oven.

    The forming of clay into bowls takes a lot of practice.

    She watched the slow forming of the new club with interest.

    Similarshaping, formation, creation, molding

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forming is a form of form

form, verb: To put parts together to make something new. Full entry

Forms
formforms he/she/itforming -ing formformed past tense, past participle
Spelling
form → forming: add -ing

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