Forming

/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Forming

verb

  1. To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

    "When you kids form a straight line I'll hand out the lollies."

  2. To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.

    "Roll out the dough to form a thin sheet."

  3. To take shape.

    "When icicles start to form on the eaves you know the roads will be icy."

  4. To put together or bring into being; assemble.

    "Paul McCartney and John Lennon formed The Beatles in Liverpool in 1960."

  5. To create (a word) by inflection or derivation.

    "By adding "-ness", you can form a noun from an adjective."

Anagrams of Forming

No exact anagrams found for "forming". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Forming"

Forming is a 7-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Forming" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "forming" is a medium-scoring word.