shape up Synonyms & Antonyms
Phonetic codes: SH EY1 P AH1 P
What Is Another Word for Shape Up?
Other words for shape up include amend, mend and reform. Its opposites include backslide and regress.
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Shape Up as a Verb
Shape Up in a Sentence
He'd better shape up soon, or he'll fail the class.
The fog has vanished and it's shaping up to be a beautiful day.
shaping up at the gym
told his son that if he didn't shape up, he'd be grounded for a month
Word Forms & Grammar
shaped up
shap·ing up
shapes up
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shaping up
shape up (third-person singular simple present shapes up, present participle shaping up, simple past and past participle shaped up)
First Known Use
circa 1920i
Word Facts for Shape Up
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to change one's behavior or character for the better |
| Synonyms | amend, mend and reform |
| Antonyms | backslide and regress |
| Verb forms | shapes up, shaping up, shaped up |
Shape Up: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is shape up?
Shape up is a verb.
What is the past tense of shape up?
The past tense of shape up is shaped up. The present participle is shaping up.