What does SHAPE mean?

Pronunciation
/ʃeɪp/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
10
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)“he could barely make out their shapes”
  2. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance“geometry is the mathematical science of shape”
  3. alternative names for the body of a human being“Leonardo studied the human body”
  4. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept“a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life”
  5. the visual appearance of something or someone“the delicate cast of his features”
  6. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
  7. a perceptual structure“the composition presents problems for students of musical form”

verb

  1. shape or influence; give direction to“experience often determines ability”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

shapes11

Anagrams of SHAPE

phase10 heaps10ephas10

Words inside SHAPE

42 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Anagrams of SHAPE

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Questions

Is SHAPE a valid word in word games?

SHAPE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SHAPE worth?

SHAPE is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SHAPE?

42 other words, including AS, HE, HAS and SHE.