# forming

Pronunciation: US say "FOR-ming" /ˈfɔɹmɪŋ/; UK say "FAW-ming" /ˈfɔːmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of form. — present participle and gerund of form
   - Simple: Present participle of form. Use it for something taking shape right now.
   - _A thin layer of ice was forming on the pond overnight._
   - _Forming new habits takes far longer than most people expect._

## Noun

2. The act or process by which something is given shape or brought into being; formation.
   - Simple: The making or shaping of something into a finished thing.
   - _The forming of the coastline took millions of years of erosion._
   - _Careful forming of the sheet metal prevents cracks during later assembly._

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