in shape

prepositional phrase

In good condition, repair; in a good state.

“I hope to get in shape for summer swimsuit season.”

Opposite
out of shape
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Meanings

prepositional phrase

alternative into shape

  1. In good condition, repair; in a good state.

    I guess I'd better get my room in shape if I have guests.

  2. idiomaticIn a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.

    I hope to get in shape for summer swimsuit season.

    1 more example

    Whoa, look over here We got a cute little ol' runner to the right Blue shorts, no shirt You're looking good darling That's right, stay in shape

    1982, K.T. Oslin, Younger Men

    Antonyms: out of shape

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseIn a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.

Opposite
out of shape
Also see
strapping

Translations

French en état, en forme
  • en étatin good condition
  • en forme(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
Norwegian Bokmål i form
  • i form(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
Polish w dobrej formie, w formie
  • w dobrej formiein good condition
  • w formie(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
Romanian în formă
  • în formă(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
Russian в фо́рме
  • в фо́рме (v fórme)(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
Spanish en forma, en buena forma
  • en forma(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • en buena forma(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
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APA

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MLA

“in shape.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20shape. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in shape,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20shape.

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