ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in the form of sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

you use this to describe the specific way or shape that something appears or exists.


Examples
SIMPLE

The prize comes in the form of a gift card.

CONTEXTUAL

The company provided support in the form of extra training for all the new employees.

COMPLEX

The ancient forest offered protection in the form of thick canopy cover, shielding the travelers from the relentless summer heat.

Last updated April 22, 2026