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fold1
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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 |
adverb + (v.)fold
carefully, gently, quietly
(v.)fold
+ adverb
inside, lengthwise, neatly, tight, tightly, under
(v.)fold
+ noun
arm,
bag,
batter,
blanket,
breast,
chair,
chest,
chocolate,
cloth,
clothes,
corner,
cover,
cream,
dough,
dress,
edge,
egg,
envelope,
fabric,
filling,
flag,
flap,
flour,
foil,
frame,
half,
ingredient,
lap,
laundry,
mixture,
napkin,
newspaper,
paper,
parchment,
pastry,
pillow,
plastic,
pocket,
prayer,
quilt,
sheet,
shirt,
sock,
square,
stomach,
tent,
tortilla,
towel,
triangle,
waist,
white,
wing,
wrapper,
yolk
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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 |
adjective + (n.)fold
deep, false, heavy, left, soft, thick, vocal
verb + (n.)fold
hang, hide, press, return, tuck
(n.)fold
+ verb
form
noun + (n.)fold
seat, wrinkle
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| derivations: |
foldable (adj.), folded (adj.) |
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