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- pronunciation:
- fold
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive 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 once before putting it in the envelope.- synonyms:
- crease, double over, lap
- antonyms:
- unfold
- similar words:
- collapse, crimp, layer, pleat, tuck
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| definition 2: |
to make compact by bending upon itself numerous times.
She folded the sheets and pillowcases.- antonyms:
- spread, unfold
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| definition 3: |
to bring (the arms, hands, or the like) together, crossing or intertwining them.
- synonyms:
- cross, interlace, intertwine
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| definition 4: |
to bring (wings) in toward the body from an outstretched position.
- similar words:
- draw in, pull in, retract, tuck
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| definition 5: |
to bend, twine, or wrap (usu. fol. by "about", "around," or the like).
She folded her arms about the child.- synonyms:
- bend, lap, twine, wind, wrap
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| definition 6: |
to hold close; clasp or entwine.
He folded her in his arms.- synonyms:
- clap, embrace, enfold, envelop, hug, wrap
- similar words:
- embosom, encircle, entwine, enwrap
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| definition 7: |
to mix in (a cooking ingredient) by gently and repeatedly scooping up part and turning it over the rest.
You need to fold the eggwhites into the batter.- similar words:
- blend, mix, stir
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| definition 8: |
to wrap, encase, or enclose.
She folded the jewel in a scrap of gold paper.- synonyms:
- encase, enfold, envelop, wrap
- similar words:
- bind, cover, enclose, lap
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| related words: |
bend, bow, drape, shut, turn, wrap |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to be or be able to be folded.
These chairs will fold.- synonyms:
- close, collapse, retract, shut
- antonyms:
- unfold
- similar words:
- bend, double over
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to fail or come to an end, esp. because of lack of funds or patronage.
That badly managed business will fold before the year is out.- synonyms:
- bomb, flop, shut down
- similar words:
- break down, bust, cave in, collapse, fail
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| definition 3: |
(informal) to yield to pressure; give in.
- synonyms:
- bend, cave in, give, submit, surrender, yield
- similar words:
- break, collapse, crumple
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| definition 4: |
(informal) to weaken or collapse after effort or exertion.
- synonyms:
- break down, collapse
- similar words:
- crash, crumple, fail, pass out
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| related words: |
drape, tuck |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a section that has been bent back over another; pleat.
- synonyms:
- lap, plait, pleat, tuck
- similar words:
- crimp, layer, overlap
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| definition 2: |
the line, crease, or bend made by folding.
- synonyms:
- crease
- similar words:
- bend, burrow, corrugation, line, mark, ridge, wrinkle
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| definition 3: |
the act or an instance of bending something over upon itself.
- similar words:
- bend, crimp, doubling, tuck
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| definition 4: |
a crease, bend, or ridge, as in an anatomical or geological structure.
- synonyms:
- crease
- similar words:
- bend, corrugation, crest, furrow, ridge
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| related words: |
bow, bustle, convolution |
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| derivations: |
foldable (adj.), folded (adj.) |
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