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mold
/mɔʊld/
In American English, the word is spelled "mold." In British English, it is typically spelled "mould." When referring to the fungus (the green growth on food), the word is usually an uncountable noun. You would say "there is mold on the bread" rather than "there are molds." When used as a verb meaning to influence someone's character, it is often used metaphorically, such as "molding a future leader."
💬Casual Conversation
Yo, some dude's Tupperware has legit mold growing on it.
Toss it. I'm not dealing with a biohazard today.
Meanings
A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
"Pour the melted chocolate into the mold."
A fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments and resembles a soft coating on organic matter.
"The old bread was covered in green mold."
To shape something by pressing it into a mold or by shaping it with the hands.
"The artist began to mold the clay into a human figure."
To influence the development of someone's character or beliefs.
"Teachers help mold the minds of young children."
To form into a particular shape or pattern.
"The plastic begins to mold as it reaches the correct temperature."