🇬🇧 Shape meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Shape” can mean how healthy, strong, and fit a person or thing is. If you are “in good shape,” your body feels strong and you have energy to run, play, and think clearly. If something is “in bad shape,” it might be weak, damaged, or not working well. We often use “shape” this way to talk about someone’s health or the condition of things, like toys, clothes, or even buildings.

I tried to do push-ups to prove I’m in good shape and ended up hugging the floor instead.

I thought my brain was in great shape until the test asked what 7×8 is and my mind yelled, “Potato!”

My bike is in such bad shape that it squeaks in five different languages when I ride it.

Our hamster is in excellent shape; it runs a tiny marathon every night at 2 a.m.

I thought I was in good shape until I ran up the stairs and needed a three-hour rest.

The old horse was out of shape, ribs showing and slow. A girl fed and brushed the horse every day. Weeks passed; the horse grew stronger and was in better shape. Neighbors said it was in shape. People smiled when they saw the horse in good shape again. The girl cried, happy the horse was in perfect shape at last.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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