Forming
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of form, describing the act of bringing together or creating something. It can also mean developing or taking shape gradually.
“Ice was forming on the windows as the temperature dropped below freezing.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/
Syllables
form·ing
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Contains common ING ending and vowels O pattern
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Worth 13 points; F and M provide good strategic options
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