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folded

Pronunciation: [foʊldɪd]

Word

Learn how to use folded in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “activity”

(verb) to bend something over onto itself, like paper or clothes. When you fold a piece of paper, you make a crease by pressing it down. This helps keep things neat and makes them easier to store.

Example

I folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

Example

I didn't fold my clothes after washing them, so they are all messy.

Example

Can you help me fold this large sheet of paper?

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when something, like fabric or a piece of paper, has been bent over in parts, creating a crease or shape. When you look at a folded shirt, you can see where the fabric has been bent.

Example

The folded napkins looked very nice on the dinner table.

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The unfolded clothes were lying all over the floor and looked cluttered.

Example

Have you ever seen a folded paper crane before?

How to pronounce folded

Pronunciation: [foʊldɪd]

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