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fold

Pronunciation: [foʊld]

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Learn how to use fold in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

She folded the paper neatly before putting it in the envelope.

Example

He didn't fold the shirt properly, and it looked messy.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

You can fold the recipe to make more cookies for the party.

Example

He forgot to fold the ingredients, and the batch turned out too small.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

What kind of folds are in that dress you're wearing?

How to pronounce fold

Pronunciation: [foʊld]

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