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- pronunciation:
- fold
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
folds, folding, folded |
| definition 1: |
to bend over upon itself so that one section lies on or against another section.
She folded the letter before putting it in the envelope.- synonyms:
- crease, double over
- antonyms:
- unfold
- similar words:
- pleat, tuck
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| definition 2: |
to bring together by crossing or twining together.
He folded his arms and leaned against the wall.- synonyms:
- cross
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| definition 3: |
to bring in toward the body from a stretched position.
The hawk landed on a branch and folded its wings.- similar words:
- draw in, pull in, tuck
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| definition 4: |
to hold close; clasp or twine together.
He folded her in his arms.- synonyms:
- clap, embrace, envelop, hug
- similar words:
- encircle
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| definition 5: |
to wrap, place in a case, or enclose.
She folded the jewel in a piece of gold cloth.- synonyms:
- envelop, wrap
- similar words:
- bind, cover, enclose
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| definition 6: |
to be or be able to be folded.
These chairs fold for storage.- synonyms:
- close, collapse
- antonyms:
- unfold
- similar words:
- bend, double over
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| related words: |
bend, shut, wrap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a section that has been bent back over another; pleat.
There was mud in the fold of his pants.- synonyms:
- pleat, tuck
- similar words:
- layer
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| definition 2: |
the line, crease, or bend made by folding.
She cut the paper along the fold.- synonyms:
- crease
- similar words:
- bend, burrow, line, mark, ridge, wrinkle
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| derivations: |
foldable (adj.), folded (adj.) |
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