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figure

Meaning of figure

the shape or form of a person or thing

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British English/ˈfɪɡə/
American English/ˈfɪɡjər/
Russian transcription[fʲɪˈgurə]
figure
figure - фигура
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figure usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её фигура выглядела элегантно в длинном платье.

Her figure looked elegant in the long dress.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Художник прекрасно передал фигуру танцовщицы.

The artist captured the dancer's figure beautifully.

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figure belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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figure synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between figure / shape / form / outline / build / frame

🇬🇧English
figure

the general shape of a person or thing; also the headword itself

A1Very Often

She has a slim figure.

У неё стройная фигура.

🇬🇧English

general outer form, often for objects and bodies

A1Very Often

The vase has a round shape.

У вазы круглая форма.

🇬🇧English

a more general word for the shape or structure of something

A1Very Often

This form is easy to recognize.

Эту форму легко узнать.

🇬🇧English

the outer line or edge showing the shape of something

A1Often

I could see the outline of the mountains.

Я мог видеть очертания гор.

🇬🇧English

the shape and size of a person's body

A1Often

He has a strong build.

У него крепкое телосложение.

🇬🇧English

the structure of a person's body, especially bones and overall build

A1Often

She has a small frame.

У неё миниатюрное телосложение.

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How to pronounce figure and what this word means

figure translation: фигура. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce figure

/ˈfɪɡə/

figure translation

фигура

figure examples

Her figure looked elegant in the long dress.

figure transcription

/ˈfɪɡə/, /ˈfɪɡjər/

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figure meaning: what does it mean?

the shape or form of a person or thing

figure pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

figure is pronounced as /ˈfɪɡə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

figure definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Her figure looked elegant in the long dress. Translation: Её фигура выглядела элегантно в длинном платье.

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