fold
Pronunciation: [foʊld]
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to bend something over so that one part lies on top of another. It's like taking a piece of paper and making it meet itself in the middle.
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She folded the paper neatly before putting it in the envelope.
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He didn't fold the shirt properly, and it looked messy.
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Can you show me how to fold this piece of paper?
Context: "physical object"
(noun) a mark or line made by bending something, like a crease in paper or fabric. It shows where something has been bent.
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There was a fold in the fabric that made the dress look stylish.
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The fold in the paper was so deep that it ripped.
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Do you see the fold in this piece of cloth?
Context: "mathematics"
(verb) to increase the number of layers by bringing one part of something over another. It can also mean to multiply, like when you learn about doubling numbers.
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You can fold the recipe to make more cookies for the party.
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He forgot to fold the ingredients, and the batch turned out too small.
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How do you fold the numbers to get the total amount?
Context: "structure or style"
(noun) a group of people or things that are arranged or organized in a certain way, often referring to styles or types of folds in clothing.
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The dress has beautiful folds that give it a fancy look.
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There were no folds in his plain shirt; it looked very simple.
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What kind of folds are in that dress you're wearing?